Nikon P80 vs Sony HX99
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Nikon P80 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
- Released January 2009
- Later Model is Nikon P90
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed September 2018

Nikon P80 vs Sony HX99 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon P80 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the P80 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have totally different sensor sizing.

The P80 was manufactured 10 years before the HX99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P80 grades versus the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P80 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P80 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Sony HX99
P80 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Nikon P80
HX99 | P80 | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 117 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P80 and Sony HX99
P80 | HX99 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Nikon P80 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P80 has outside measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P80 versus Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P80 versus the HX99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and HX99 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and HX99.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P80 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony HX99 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P80 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P80 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2018-09-01 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3.00 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lb) | 242g (0.53 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $400 | $469 |