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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX80

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(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
Sony HX80
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony HX80

 NX2000 HX80 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k921kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Samsung NX2000

 HX80 NX2000 
LaunchedMarch 2016November 2013More modern by 27 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony HX80

 NX2000 HX80 

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).

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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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and HX80 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography information
Sony HX80 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
39
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography advice
Sony HX80 Street photography advice
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than average (228g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
61
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery life (390 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography factors
Sony HX80 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than average (228 grams)
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
76
great battery life (390 per charge)
lighter than competition (245g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX80 Landscape photography advice
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great battery life (390 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Sony HX80
35
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (228g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing mic socket
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony HX80
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
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