Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX80

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the NX11 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The NX11 was brought out 6 years prior to the HX80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX11 matches up versus the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX11 compared to the HX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and HX80 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and HX80.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX11 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony HX80 will produce extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX11 will be behind in sensor technology.