Nikon S80 vs Sony TX10

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon S80 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S80 was launched 11 months earlier than the TX10 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S80 scores versus the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S80 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S80 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S80 against the TX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S80 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S80 and TX10.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TX10 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.