Samsung NX100 vs Sony HX80

Here, we are looking at the Samsung NX100 and Sony HX80, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly close but the NX100 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The NX100 was brought out 6 years before the HX80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX100 scores versus the HX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX100 and Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX100 vs the HX80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and HX80 is 88 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and HX80.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX100 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX80 will result in extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.