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Nikon S630 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2009
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S630 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Nikon S630 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S630 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WX80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S630 scores vs the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony WX80

 S630 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon S630

 WX80 S630 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony WX80

 S630 WX80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S630 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S630 against the WX80.

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX80 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older S630 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography details
Sony WX80 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography factors
Sony WX80 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S630
Travel photography with Sony WX80
56
flash built-in
very long zoom (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S630 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Sony WX80
 Nikon Coolpix S630Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-L12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $240 $276