Nikon S02 vs Nikon S80

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S02 versus Nikon S80, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the S80 (14MP) is pretty close but the S02 (1/3") and S80 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The S02 was introduced 3 years after the S80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S02 scores against the S80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S02 and Nikon Coolpix S80. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S02 Gallery and Nikon S80 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S02 has got external measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Nikon S80 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S02 versus Nikon S80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S02 against the S80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S02 and S80 is 97 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S02 and S80.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S02 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S80 will result in extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S02 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.