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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX80

Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX80 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony HX80, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly similar but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy NX was revealed 3 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony HX80

 Galaxy NX HX80 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 HX80 Galaxy NX 
ReleasedMarch 2016June 2013Newer by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX80

 Galaxy NX HX80 

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX has physical measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy NX vs the HX80.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and HX80 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and HX80.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy NX is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography factors
Sony HX80 Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
39
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography info
Sony HX80 Street photography info
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Sony HX80
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (440 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (390 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Travel photography with Sony HX80
68
good battery power (440 shots)
includes touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
76
good battery life (390 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
Sony HX80 Landscape photography features
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
49
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
good battery life (390 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging features
Sony HX80 Vlogging features
34
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
75
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX80
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-20 2016-03-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495g (1.09 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 440 photographs 390 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,300 $368