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Nikon S80 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S80 vs Sony W330 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Launched September 2010
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S80 vs Sony W330 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S80 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S80 was released 9 months later than the W330 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S80 grades vs the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Sony W330

 S80 W330 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 9 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k230kClearer display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Nikon S80

 W330 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Sony W330

 S80 W330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S80 offers 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 W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S80 against the W330.

Nikon S80 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S80 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S80 and W330.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern S80 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S80 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S80
Portrait photography with Sony W330
33
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography factors
Sony W330 Sports photography factors
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
60
provides focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 Landscape photography factors
Sony W330 Landscape photography factors
36
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 Vlogging info
Sony W330 Vlogging info
30
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S80 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Sony W330
 Nikon Coolpix S80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 7cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 819 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.3 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL10 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $191 $170