Nikon S810c vs Sony HX80

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S810c vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S810c was manufactured 23 months before the HX80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S810c scores versus the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S810c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S810c Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c provides outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S810c and the HX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S810c and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and HX80.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX80 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S810c will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.