Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX80

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.

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.

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.

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

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.