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Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was launched 16 months prior to the WX80 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S6200 scores vs the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony WX80

 S6200 WX80 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon S6200

 WX80 S6200 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony WX80

 S6200 WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S6200 against the WX80.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and WX80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older S6200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography details
Sony WX80 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than others (124g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography information
Sony WX80 Travel photography information
70
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others (124g)
features touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography info
Sony WX80 Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging info
Sony WX80 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony WX80
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $229 $276