Nikon Coolpix W300 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon Coolpix W300 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Nikon Coolpix W300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. Both cameras have 1/2.3 inch sensors but Nikon Coolpix W300 has a 16.0 MP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 has a 18.2 MP resolution.

  Nikon Coolpix W300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
  Nikon Coolpix W300 Front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 Front
Sensor and Camera Features
Brand Nikon Sony
Megapixels 16.0 18.2
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format 1/2.3 inch 1/2.3 inch
SLR Type Point & Shoot Point & Shoot
Crop Factor n/a n/a
AA Filter None
Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) 4896 x 3672 (18.0 MP, 4:3)
Body Image Stabilization No No
Native ISO Min 125 - Max 1600 Min 80 - Max 3200
Full ISO Settings Auto ISO, 125-1600; 3200 and 6400 available in Auto mode Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*; * Achieved by using Multi-Frame NR
Startup Time
AF System and Shooting
Auto Focus Type Contrast Detection: Face priority, manual with 99 focus areas, center, subject tracking, Target Finding AF Contrast Detection AF: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Continuous AF (Advanced sports & Movie Only)
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode Auto ISO, 125-1600; 3200 and 6400 available in Auto mode Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*; * Achieved by using Multi-Frame NR
Shutter Speed Range 1/4000 - 25 sec 1/2000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode No No
JPEG Buffer Size 5 10
AW Buffer Size
Screen/viewfinder
LCD 3.0 3.0
LCD Resolution 921,000 dots 921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen No No
Articulating Screen No Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen No No
Selfie Screen No Yes
Top Deck Display No No
Focus Peaking No No
Viewfinder No / LCD EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type 0.2-inch 638K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, approx. 0.5x magnification with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1(diopter) (35mm equiv.), -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, eye detector.
Focus Peaking No No
Video Features
Video Resolution 3840x2160 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
Video File Format MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio
Memory Card Type SD / SDHC / SDXC MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Card Slot No No
SD UHS Support
Microphone Jack No No
Headphone Jack No No
Flash and Internal Connections
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed 1/2000
Internal connections Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Micro USB Micro (Type-D) HDMI
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi Yes Yes
NFC No Yes
Bluetooth Yes No
Built-In GPS Yes No
USB Type USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
Physical
Battery Life (CIPA) 360 shots
Battery Types Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Weight 8.1 oz (231 g) includes batteries 8.6 oz (245 g) includes batteries
Size 4.4 x 2.6 x 1.1 in. (112 x 66 x 29 mm) 4.0 x 2.3 x 1.4 in. (102 x 58 x 36 mm)
Price
Price Buy starting from $386.95
Buy starting from $304.67
Release Date 2017-07-01 2016-05-15