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Nikon S640 vs Sony HX80

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Nikon S640 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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Nikon S640 vs Sony HX80 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon S640 vs Sony HX80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was announced 7 years before the HX80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the S640 matches up vs the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Sony HX80

 S640 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Nikon S640

 HX80 S640 
ReleasedMarch 2016August 2009More modern by 80 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Sony HX80

 S640 HX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S640 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 enjoys physical dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S640 vs Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S640 versus the HX80.

Nikon S640 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and HX80 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and HX80.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to provide more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S640 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S640 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
good MP (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography highlights
Sony HX80 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography factors
Sony HX80 Sports photography factors
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography information
Sony HX80 Travel photography information
62
lighter than others in class (130g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
76
better than average battery (390 shots)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography features
Sony HX80 Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
49
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging features
Sony HX80 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
75
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S640 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Sony HX80
 Nikon Coolpix S640Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-04 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed Bionz X
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 390 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $225 $368