Nikon P900 vs Sony HX80

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon P900 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P900 was manufactured 12 months prior to the HX80 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P900 matches up versus the HX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P900 provides outside dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the P900 against the HX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P900 and HX80 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P900 and HX80.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX80 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged P900 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.