Nikon S8000 vs Sony HX7V

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S8000 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was announced 13 months before the HX7V making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S8000 matches up against the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8000 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S8000 versus the HX7V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and HX7V.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX7V to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.