Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX5

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the S8200 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S8200 was introduced 15 months after the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S8200 grades vs the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 features outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S8200 vs the HX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and HX5.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S8200 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon S8200 will deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer S8200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.