Nikon S80 vs Sony TX55

The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S80 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S80 was announced 10 months earlier than the TX55 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S80 matches up against the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S80 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S80 has external dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S80 versus Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S80 against the TX55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S80 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S80 and TX55.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S80 is going to be behind in sensor technology.