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Nikon D7000 vs Sony HX80

Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64
Nikon D7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Nikon D7000 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon D90
  • Newer Model is Nikon D7100
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced March 2016
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Nikon D7000 vs Sony HX80 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon D7000 and Sony HX80, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D7000 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the D7000 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The D7000 was released 6 years before the HX80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D7000 scores against the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Sony HX80

 D7000 HX80 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Nikon D7000

 HX80 D7000 
IntroducedMarch 2016November 2010Fresher by 64 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D7000 and Sony HX80

 D7000 HX80 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon D7000 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7000 provides outside dimensions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D7000 vs the HX80.

Nikon D7000 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7000 and HX80 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Nikon D7000 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7000 and HX80.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D7000 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX80 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older D7000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D7000 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7000 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
39
MP count decent (18MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7000 Street photography advice
Sony HX80 Street photography advice
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7000 Sports photography information
Sony HX80 Sports photography information
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (1,050 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (390 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7000 Travel photography information
Sony HX80 Travel photography information
66
good battery power (1,050 CIPA)
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
76
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (1,050 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7000 Vlogging information
Sony HX80 Vlogging information
29
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon D7000 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7000 and Sony HX80
 Nikon D7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-11-30 2016-03-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 39 -
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 780g (1.72 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1167 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 photos 390 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Cost at release $1,049 $368