Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX80
93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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91 Imaging
44 Features
60 Overall
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Sony HX80
A1100 IS | HX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Canon A1100 IS
HX80 | A1100 IS | |||
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Announced | March 2016 | February 2009 | More modern by 85 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 115k | Sharper screen (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Sony HX80
A1100 IS | HX80 | |||
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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).
Examine the Canon A1100 IS and Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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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 |