Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX80
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Announced November 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
- Successor is Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched March 2016
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX80 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty close but the NX2000 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX2000 was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX2000 matches up vs the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony HX80
NX2000 | HX80 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 921k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Samsung NX2000
HX80 | NX2000 | |||
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Launched | March 2016 | November 2013 | More modern by 27 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony HX80
NX2000 | HX80 |
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys external measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 vs the HX80.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and HX80 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and HX80.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX2000 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX2000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-11-30 | 2016-03-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,152k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228g (0.50 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 908 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 390 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $599 | $368 |