Nikon P80 vs Sony HX30V

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon P80 versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was brought out 4 years prior to the HX30V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the P80 grades versus the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P80 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P80 versus Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the P80 versus the HX30V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and HX30V is 75 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and HX30V.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX30V to give you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.