Nikon S31 vs Sony WX80

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S31 vs Sony WX80, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and WX80 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The S31 was launched 6 months after the WX80 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S31 matches up vs the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S31 features physical measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S31 vs the WX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S31 and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and WX80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S31 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony WX80 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.