Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX80

Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the NX1000 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The NX1000 was introduced 4 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX1000 grades versus the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 features external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1000 against the HX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and HX80.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older NX1000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.