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Nikon S80 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX200V 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Launched September 2010
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon S80 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S80 vs Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S80 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S80 was manufactured 16 months prior to the TX200V making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S80 grades versus the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Sony TX200V

 S80 TX200V 
Display size3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Nikon S80

 TX200V S80 
RevealedJanuary 2012September 2010More recent by 16 months
Display resolution1230k819kCrisper display (+411k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Sony TX200V

 S80 TX200V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon S80 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S80 vs Sony TX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S80 against the TX200V.

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S80 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S80 and TX200V.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX200V to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older S80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S80
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent MP (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography advice
Sony TX200V Sports photography advice
40
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S80
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
60
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (150 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
weather proof
provides touch focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 Landscape photography features
Sony TX200V Landscape photography features
36
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (150 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S80
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
30
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Nikon S80 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Sony TX200V
 Nikon Coolpix S80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 819k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology OLED 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.3 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photos 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $191 $500