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Nikon D5300 vs Sony HX80

Portability
68
Imaging
66
Features
81
Overall
72
Nikon D5300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Nikon D5300 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Nikon D5300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon D5200
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5500
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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Nikon D5300 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon D5300 versus Sony HX80, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the D5300 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The D5300 was released 3 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D5300 matches up versus the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Sony HX80

 D5300 HX80 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Nikon D5300

 HX80 D5300 
ReleasedMarch 2016February 2014Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Sony HX80

 D5300 HX80 
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon D5300 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D5300 provides outside measurements of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D5300 and the HX80.

Nikon D5300 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D5300 and HX80 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Nikon D5300 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5300 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D5300 and HX80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D5300 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D5300 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D5300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon D5300 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5300 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5300 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
39
good resolution (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5300 Street photography factors
Sony HX80 Street photography factors
70
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5300 Sports photography info
Sony HX80 Sports photography info
66
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (390 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5300 Travel photography factors
Sony HX80 Travel photography factors
80
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
76
good battery power (390 per charge)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5300 Landscape photography features
Sony HX80 Landscape photography features
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
good battery power (390 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
72
display is selfie friendly
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
75
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
missing mic support
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Nikon D5300 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5300 and Sony HX80
 Nikon D5300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D5300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-12 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 39 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 480g (1.06 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1338 not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photos 390 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14,EN-EL14a NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $429 $368