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Nikon W300 vs Sony WX80

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Nikon W300 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2017
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 W300 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon W300 vs Sony WX80, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was launched 4 years after the WX80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the W300 matches up against the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Sony WX80

 W300 WX80 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2013More modern by 54 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon W300

 WX80 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Sony WX80

 W300 WX80 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon W300 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon W300 has external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Nikon W300 vs Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the W300 and the WX80.

Nikon W300 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and WX80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher W300 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX80 Portrait photography highlights
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than average in class (124g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon W300
Sports photography with Sony WX80
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon W300
Travel photography with Sony WX80
73
environment proof
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (124g)
has focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon W300
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
48
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Nikon W300 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Sony WX80
 Nikon Coolpix W300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-05-31 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash settings - 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
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $387 $276