Nikon S80 vs Sony A9
96 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
37
65 Imaging
74 Features
93 Overall
81
Nikon S80 vs Sony A9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Introduced April 2017
- Replacement is Sony A9 II
Nikon S80 vs Sony A9 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S80 versus Sony A9, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S80 (14MP) and A9 (24MP) and the S80 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe S80 was released 7 years prior to the A9 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S80 scores against the A9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S80 vs Sony A9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S80 & Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S80 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Sony A9
S80 | A9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Nikon S80
A9 | S80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | April 2017 | September 2010 | Newer by 80 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 819k | Crisper display (+621k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S80 and Sony A9
S80 | A9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon S80 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S80 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S80 versus Sony A9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S80 vs the A9.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and A9 is 96 and 65 respectively.
Nikon S80 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S80 and A9.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S80 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A9 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon S80 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S80 vs Sony A9 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S80 | Sony Alpha A9 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S80 | Sony Alpha A9 |
Type | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-09-08 | 2017-04-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 693 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 819k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.3 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 673g (1.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 92 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3517 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 photographs | 650 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL10 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Pricing at release | $191 | $4,498 |