Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX80

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was introduced 2 years after the HX80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the A1000 grades against the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 comes with external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1000 versus the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and HX80 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and HX80.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer A1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.