Nikon S8000 vs Sony HX99

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S8000 versus Sony HX99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the S8000 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S8000 was launched 9 years before the HX99 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S8000 grades versus the HX99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S8000 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S8000 vs the HX99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and HX99 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and HX99.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S8000 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.