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Nikon S80 vs Sony W830

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
37

Nikon S80 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Released September 2010
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon S80 vs Sony W830 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Nikon S80 versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S80 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S80 was launched 4 years prior to the W830 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S80 scores vs the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Sony W830

		

		

			
 S80 W830 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kSharper screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Nikon S80

		

		

			
 W830 S80 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2010More modern by 40 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S80 and Sony W830

		

		

			
 S80 W830 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S80 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. 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 W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S80 versus Sony W830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S80 compared to the W830.
Nikon S80 vs Sony W830 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S80 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S80 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S80 and W830.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W830 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S80 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon S80 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S80 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S80 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S80
Portrait photography with Sony W830
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
38
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon S80 Street photography factors
Sony W830 Street photography factors
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S80 Sports photography details
Sony W830 Sports photography details
40
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 max frames per second low (1.3 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (150 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S80 Travel photography information
Sony W830 Travel photography information
60
 features touch focus
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 missing Timelapse function
 low battery pack (150 per charge)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
67
 MP count good (20MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S80 Landscape photography factors
Sony W830 Landscape photography factors
36
 big screen (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery pack (150 per charge)
 missing Timelapse function
41
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S80 Vlogging highlights
Sony W830 Vlogging highlights
30
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone support
32
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic port
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Nikon S80 vs Sony W830 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Sony W830
 Nikon Coolpix S80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-08 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 819 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology OLED Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.3 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL10 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $191 $128