Kodak Touch vs Nikon S80

Below, we are comparing the Kodak Touch versus Nikon S80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Touch (14MP) and the S80 (14MP) is very similar but the Touch (1/3") and S80 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Touch was introduced 4 months later than the S80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Touch grades vs the S80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Touch and Nikon Coolpix S80. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Touch Gallery and Nikon S80 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Touch enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S80 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Kodak Touch versus Nikon S80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Touch against the S80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Touch and S80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Touch and S80.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Touch offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging.