Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX80

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was brought out 5 months prior to the WX80 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S9300 grades versus the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S9300 vs Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S9300 against the WX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and WX80.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account.