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Nikon S80 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S80 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S80 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S80 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S80 was introduced 9 months after the W350 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S80 matches up versus the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Sony W350

 S80 W350 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2010More modern by 9 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon S80

 W350 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Sony W350

 S80 W350 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S80 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S80 vs Sony W350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S80 and the W350.

Nikon S80 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S80 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S80 and W350.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent S80 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S80 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S80
Portrait photography with Sony W350
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S80
Street photography with Sony W350
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography details
Sony W350 Sports photography details
40
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 Travel photography information
Sony W350 Travel photography information
60
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
36
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
37
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S80
Vlogging with Sony W350
30
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S80 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Sony W350
 Nikon Coolpix S80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-09-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
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 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 819k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen 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 speed 1.3 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $191 $200