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Nikon S810c vs Sony WX80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S810c vs Sony WX80 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S810c versus Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S810c was manufactured 16 months later than the WX80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S810c scores vs the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony WX80

 S810c WX80 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2013Fresher by 16 months
Screen size3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon S810c

 WX80 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony WX80

 S810c WX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S810c features physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S810c versus the WX80.

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and WX80.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer S810c provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography advice
Sony WX80 Sports photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (216g)
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Nikon S810c vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Sony WX80
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-04-10 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - 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
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $276