Nikon S8000 vs Sony HX5

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon S8000 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the S8000 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") use different sensor size.

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The S8000 was released very close to the HX5 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S8000 grades versus the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 has external dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S8000 vs the HX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and HX5.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S8000 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S8000 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.