Nikon S32 vs Sony HX80

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S32 and Sony HX80, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S32 (13MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the S32 (1/3") and HX80 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The S32 was introduced 3 years prior to the HX80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S32 matches up versus the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S32 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S32 compared to the HX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and HX80.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S32 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony HX80 will render greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S32 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.