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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX80

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed March 2016
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX80 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 3 years before the HX80 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony HX80

 Galaxy Camera 2 HX80 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k921kSharper screen (+116k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 HX80 Galaxy Camera 2 
RevealedMarch 2016January 2014Newer by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX80

 Galaxy Camera 2 HX80 

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides external measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the HX80.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX80.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX80 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
Sony HX80 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (283g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
Sony HX80 Sports photography info
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (400 shots)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery (390 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
Sony HX80 Travel photography advice
73
good battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than others (283g)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
good battery (390 shots)
lighter than others in class (245g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
52
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery (390 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Vlogging with Sony HX80
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
lighter than others (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
75
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX80
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-02 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 gr (0.62 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 390 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $400 $368