Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX500

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon S8000 and Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WX500 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S8000 grades against the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 has got external measurements 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 WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S8000 against the WX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and WX500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.