Nikon S02 vs Sony HX80

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S02 versus Sony HX80, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S02 (13MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the S02 (1/3") and HX80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S02 was introduced 3 years before the HX80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S02 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S02 matches up versus the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S02 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S02 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S02 enjoys outside dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S02 against the HX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and HX80 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S02 and HX80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S02 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony HX80 will offer extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S02 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.