Nikon P520 vs Sony HX80

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P520 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P520 was manufactured 4 years before the HX80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P520 scores vs the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P520 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P520 enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P520 and Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the P520 against the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and HX80 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and HX80.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged P520 will be behind in sensor innovation.