Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX80

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony HX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the NX mini (1") and HX80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX mini was launched 23 months prior to the HX80 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX mini grades vs the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX mini versus Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX mini compared to the HX80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and HX80.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX mini due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2.5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX mini will be behind with regard to sensor technology.