Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX80

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX10 versus Sony HX80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the NX10 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX10 was introduced 7 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX10 scores vs the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 features outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and 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).

Check the Samsung NX10 versus Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NX10 versus the HX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and HX80 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and HX80.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX10 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX80 will resolve greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.