Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX80

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung NX500 and Sony HX80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX500 was announced 13 months earlier than the HX80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX500 matches up against the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 features outside measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX500 against the HX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and HX80 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and HX80.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX500 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX500 will show extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older NX500 will be behind in sensor tech.