Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX80

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 4 years before the HX80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS versus the HX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and HX80 is 80 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and HX80.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX80 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.