Nikon S80 vs Sony TX7
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Nikon S80 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released January 2010
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S80 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S80 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the S80 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizing.
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Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S80 scores vs the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Sony TX7
| S80 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2010 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Nikon S80
| TX7 | S80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 819k | Crisper display (+102k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S80 and Sony TX7
| S80 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 3.5" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon S80 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S80 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S80 against the TX7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S80 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S80 and TX7.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S80 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S80 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S80 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S80 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-09-08 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 7cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.5" | 3.5" |
| Display resolution | 819 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | OLED | - |
| 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/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL10 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $191 | $300 |
