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Nikon S80 vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S80 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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 W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S80 vs Sony W320 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S80 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S80 was manufactured 9 months later than the W320 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S80 grades vs the W320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Sony W320

 S80 W320 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 9 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Nikon S80

 W320 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Sony W320

 S80 W320 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S80 provides external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S80 versus Sony W320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S80 vs the W320.

Nikon S80 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S80 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S80 and W320.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher S80 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S80 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography information
Sony W320 Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography features
Sony W320 Sports photography features
40
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S80
Travel photography with Sony W320
60
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (150 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
66
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 Landscape photography info
Sony W320 Landscape photography info
36
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
30
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S80 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Sony W320
 Nikon Coolpix S80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 7cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 819 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL10 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $191 $269