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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX80

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched February 2009
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced March 2016
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX80 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon A1100 IS and Sony HX80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was introduced 8 years prior to the HX80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A1100 IS scores against the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Sony HX80

 A1100 IS HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Canon A1100 IS

 HX80 A1100 IS 
AnnouncedMarch 2016February 2009More modern by 85 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k115kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Sony HX80

 A1100 IS HX80 
Manually focus No manual focus
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS has outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS against the HX80.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and HX80.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX80 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography info
Sony HX80 Portrait photography info
26
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (390 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX80 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
76
great battery life (390 per charge)
lighter than competitors (245g)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
great battery life (390 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging info
Sony HX80 Vlogging info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
75
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no external mic port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Sony HX80
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $160 $368