Nikon S800c vs Sony WX80

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S800c vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S800c was revealed very close to the WX80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S800c matches up versus the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are available at Nikon S800c Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c has outside dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S800c and the WX80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and WX80.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration.