Nikon S80 vs Sony WX9

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S80 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S80 was brought out 4 months earlier than the WX9 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the S80 grades against the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S80 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S80 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Nikon S80 versus Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S80 against the WX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S80 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S80 and WX9.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX9 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.