Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX80

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung NX210 versus Sony HX80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the NX210 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX210 was released 4 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX210 grades versus the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" 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") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX210 versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX210 against the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and HX80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX210 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX210 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older NX210 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.