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Nikon S80 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Nikon S80 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Launched September 2010
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S80 vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S80 was released 4 months before the TX100V which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S80 scores against the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Sony TX100V

		

		

			
 S80 TX100V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Nikon S80

		

		

			
 TX100V S80 
Screen resolution1229k819kSharper screen (+410k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S80 and Sony TX100V

		

		

			
 S80 TX100V 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3.5"3.5"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S80 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S80 features external dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S80 vs Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S80 vs the TX100V.
Nikon S80 vs Sony TX100V size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S80 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S80 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S80 and TX100V.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony TX100V to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively.
	
			Nikon S80 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S80 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S80 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S80
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
33
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 features face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
29
 MP count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Nikon S80 Street photography information
Sony TX100V Street photography information
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch focus
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than average (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon S80
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
40
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 slow fps (1.3 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (150 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S80 Travel photography features
Sony TX100V Travel photography features
60
 has touch focus
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery pack (150 per charge)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
 features focus by touch
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than average (147g)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S80 Landscape photography information
Sony TX100V Landscape photography information
36
 bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 low battery pack (150 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
 really wide (25mm)
 lovely big screen (3.5")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S80 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX100V Vlogging highlights
30
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone socket
32
 really wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than average (147 grams)
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Nikon S80 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Sony TX100V
 Nikon Coolpix S80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-08 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 819k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech OLED XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.3fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 150 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL10 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $191 $380