Sony A3000 vs Sony HX80

The following is a complete comparison of the Sony A3000 vs Sony HX80, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3000 (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very comparable but the A3000 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The A3000 was announced 3 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A3000 grades against the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A3000 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A3000 provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A3000 compared to the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 and HX80 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 and HX80.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A3000 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A3000 will provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged A3000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.