Nikon S800c vs Sony HX80

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon S800c versus Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S800c was revealed 4 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S800c scores against the HX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are available at Nikon S800c Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S800c versus Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S800c against the HX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and HX80.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S800c is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.