Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX80

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S5100 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was launched 3 years prior to the WX80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S5100 grades versus the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S5100 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Nikon S5100 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S5100 compared to the WX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX80 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S5100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.