Nikon P80 vs Sony HX1
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Nikon P80 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Replacement is Nikon P90
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched April 2009
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Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon P80 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is very similar but the P80 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizes.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe P80 was launched 3 months prior to the HX1 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the P80 scores versus the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P80 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Sony HX1
| P80 | HX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Nikon P80
| HX1 | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon P80 and Sony HX1
| P80 | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | April 2009 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon P80 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P80 has outer measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the P80 vs the HX1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and HX1 is 75 and 67 respectively.
Nikon P80 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and HX1.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P80 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon P80 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Nikon P80 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2009-04-22 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 9MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 9.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1440x1080 |
| Video data format | - | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 405 gr (0.89 lb) | 544 gr (1.20 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 ID | EN-EL5 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $400 | $47,999 |
