Nikon S8000 vs Sony HX30V

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S8000 and Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was launched 20 months earlier than the HX30V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S8000 grades vs the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S8000 and Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S8000 vs the HX30V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and HX30V.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX30V to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.