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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S800c vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S800c was revealed very close to the WX80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S800c matches up versus the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony WX80

 S800c WX80 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kClearer display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon S800c

 WX80 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Sony WX80

 S800c WX80 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c has outside dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S800c and the WX80.

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and WX80.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S800c
Sports photography with Sony WX80
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (140 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography info
Sony WX80 Travel photography info
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (140 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
41
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (140 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S800c
Vlogging with Sony WX80
35
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Sony WX80
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-04 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 819 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 gr (0.41 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 140 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $290 $276