Nikon W300 vs Sony HX80

Below is a thorough assessment of the Nikon W300 and Sony HX80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W300 was launched 15 months later than the HX80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the W300 grades vs the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon W300 features outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the W300 and the HX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and HX80.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX80 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent W300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.