Nikon S80 vs Sony TX1

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S80 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S80 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the S80 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S80 was announced 14 months after the TX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S80 scores versus the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S80 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S80 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S80 versus the TX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S80 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S80 and TX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S80 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S80 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent S80 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.