Nikon S8000 vs Sony HX10V

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S8000 versus Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was manufactured 20 months before the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S8000 scores against the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8000 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S8000 versus the HX10V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and HX10V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX10V to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S8000 will be behind in sensor technology.