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Nikon S80 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S80 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Announced September 2010
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon S80 vs Sony W380 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Sony W380

 S80 W380 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2010More recent by 9 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kClearer screen (+589k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Nikon S80

 W380 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Sony W380

 S80 W380 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S80 vs Sony W380 size comparison

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

Nikon S80 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S80 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S80
Portrait photography with Sony W380
33
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 Travel photography features
Sony W380 Travel photography features
60
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 Landscape photography info
Sony W380 Landscape photography info
36
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S80
Vlogging with Sony W380
30
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S80 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Sony W380
 Nikon Coolpix S80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 819k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.3fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL10 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $191 $44