Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon B600 and Sony HX80 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon B600 has external dimensions of 122 x 82 x 99 mm (4.8 x 3.23 x 3.9″) and weighs 500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz) (including batteries). Sony HX80 has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42″) and weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon B600 and the Sony HX80. Sony HX80 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 20mm narrower, 24mm shorter and 63mm thinner than Nikon B600.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon B600 and Sony HX80.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon B600 and Sony HX80.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony HX80 is significantly lighter (255g ) than the Nikon B600 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix B600 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon B600 and Sony HX80's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony HX80 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Nikon B600 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HX80.