Nikon S80 vs Sony TX20

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S80 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S80 was announced 17 months earlier than the TX20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S80 grades against the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S80 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S80 provides physical 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 TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Nikon S80 versus Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S80 vs the TX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S80 and TX20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TX20 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.