Nikon S810c vs Sony WX80
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Nikon S810c vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S810c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S810c Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony WX80
S810c | WX80 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 16 months |
Screen size | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon S810c
WX80 | S810c |
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Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony WX80
S810c | WX80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Nikon S810c versus Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S810c vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S810c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |