Nikon S9100 vs Sony HX80

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S9100 versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was released 5 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S9100 scores against the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9100 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9100 versus Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S9100 versus the HX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and HX80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S9100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.