• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 156.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony WX80 advantages over Nikon S5200

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 156 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 230 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S5200 advantages over Sony WX80

  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • 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

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The Competition

Compared to Sony TX200V

Sony WX80
Sony TX200V
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony WX80 vs Sony TX200V

Nikon S5200
Sony TX200V
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX200V

Compared to Sony TX20

Sony WX80
Sony TX20
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony WX80 vs Sony TX20

Nikon S5200
Sony TX20
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon S5200 vs Sony TX20

Compared to 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

Nikon S5200
Sony W690
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More dots on screen
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S5200 vs Sony W690

Compared to 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

Nikon S5200
Canon 130 IS
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon S5200 vs Canon 130 IS

Compared to Canon 140 IS

Sony WX80
Canon 140 IS
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony WX80 vs Canon 140 IS

Nikon S5200
Canon 140 IS
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More dots on screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S5200 vs Canon 140 IS

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