Nikon S8000 vs Sony HX90V

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S8000 vs Sony HX90V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was announced 5 years before the HX90V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S8000 matches up vs the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S8000 against the HX90V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and HX90V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and HX90V.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX90V to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older S8000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.