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Nikon S80 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(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
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Nikon S80 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S80 vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S80 was announced 3 months after the TX9 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S80 grades versus the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Sony TX9

 S80 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Nikon S80

 TX9 S80 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution922k819kSharper screen (+103k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Sony TX9

 S80 TX9 
LaunchedSeptember 2010July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.5"3.5"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. 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 TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the S80 against the TX9.

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S80 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S80 and TX9.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S80 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography information
Sony TX9 Portrait photography information
33
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S80
Sports photography with Sony TX9
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S80
Travel photography with Sony TX9
60
has focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
60
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (149g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
36
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 Vlogging details
Sony TX9 Vlogging details
30
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Nikon S80 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Sony TX9
 Nikon Coolpix S80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-09-08 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 819 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.3 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
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 All around 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL10 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $191 $799