Nikon P80 vs Sony RX10 II

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon P80 versus Sony RX10 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the P80 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") provide different sensor size.

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The P80 was introduced 7 years prior to the RX10 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P80 matches up against the RX10 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P80 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P80 versus Sony RX10 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the P80 compared to the RX10 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and RX10 II is 75 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and RX10 II.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P80 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 II will provide more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older P80 will be behind in sensor technology.