Nikon S80 vs Sony W380

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon S80 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S80 was announced 9 months later than the W380 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S80 grades against the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S80 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S80 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S80 against the W380.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S80 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S80 and W380.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher S80 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.