Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX80

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S8200 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was unveiled 5 years prior to the HX80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S8200 grades versus the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 has got 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) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S8200 and Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S8200 against the HX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and HX80.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S8200 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.