Samsung NX5 vs Sony HX80

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX5 and Sony HX80, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very similar but the NX5 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NX5 was introduced 6 years prior to the HX80 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX5 scores against the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX5 and Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX5 and the HX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and HX80 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and HX80.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX80 will offer more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.