• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S600 advantages over Sony WX80

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.68 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.7 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject

Sony WX80 advantages over Nikon S600

  • Less expensive
    $199 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 112 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 230 vs 190 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    12 years vs 17 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More pixels
    16.2 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax A40

Nikon S600
Pentax A40
  • $179
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $300
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S600 vs Pentax A40

Sony WX80
Pentax A40
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $300
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony WX80 vs Pentax A40

Compared to Pentax S12

Nikon S600
Pentax S12
  • $179
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Wider angle lens
  • $280
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S600 vs Pentax S12

Sony WX80
Pentax S12
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $280
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony WX80 vs Pentax S12

Compared to Samsung TL34HD

Nikon S600
Samsung TL34HD
  • $179
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $330
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon S600 vs Samsung TL34HD

Sony WX80
Samsung TL34HD
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $330
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony WX80 vs Samsung TL34HD

Compared to Sony W690

Nikon S600
Sony W690
  • $179
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S600 vs Sony W690

Sony WX80
Sony W690
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Sony WX80 vs Sony W690

Compared to Canon 130 IS

Nikon S600
Canon 130 IS
  • $179
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon S600 vs Canon 130 IS

Sony WX80
Canon 130 IS
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony WX80 vs Canon 130 IS

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