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Nikon S80 vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Released September 2010
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Nikon S80 vs Sony TX5 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S80 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S80 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the S80 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S80 was introduced 7 months after the TX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S80 scores against the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Sony TX5

 S80 TX5 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2010Newer by 7 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k230kCrisper display (+589k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Nikon S80

 TX5 S80 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Sony TX5

 S80 TX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S80 features outer 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 TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S80 versus Sony TX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S80 against the TX5.

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S80 and TX5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S80 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S80 will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern S80 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography details
Sony TX5 Portrait photography details
33
good MP (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography info
Sony TX5 Sports photography info
40
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S80
Travel photography with Sony TX5
60
has focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (150 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
62
weather sealing
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (148g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S80
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
36
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
30
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
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Nikon S80 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Sony TX5
 Nikon Coolpix S80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-08 2010-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 819 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 150 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL10 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $191 $239