Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX80
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![Nikon Coolpix S8200 front Nikon Coolpix S8200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200/Nikon-S8200-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80/Sony-WX80-front.jpg)
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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 S8200 vs Sony WX80 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S8200 and Sony WX80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The S8200 was unveiled 16 months prior to the WX80 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the S8200 scores against the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Sony WX80
S8200 | WX80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 961k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+731k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon S8200
WX80 | S8200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 16 months |
Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Sony WX80
S8200 | WX80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S8200 and Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S8200 and the WX80.
![Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX80 size comparison Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.
![Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and WX80.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files although you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S8200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 961 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 213 grams (0.47 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 | 250 shots | 240 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $329 | $276 |