Nikon D2X vs Sony WX80

Here, we are comparing the Nikon D2X vs Sony WX80, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D2X (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the D2X (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The D2X was introduced 8 years earlier than the WX80 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D2X matches up against the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D2X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D2X Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D2X has got outer dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D2X vs Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the D2X versus the WX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D2X and WX80 is 51 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2X and WX80.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D2X having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX80 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D2X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.