Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX80

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S3500 versus Sony HX80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3500 (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was announced 4 years prior to the HX80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S3500 grades against the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 has physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S3500 vs the HX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and HX80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S3500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.