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Sony A7 II vs Sony HX80

Portability
69
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Sony Alpha A7 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Sony A7 II vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A7
  • Replacement is Sony A7 III
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced March 2016
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Sony A7 II vs Sony HX80 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sony A7 II vs Sony HX80, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A7 II (24MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the A7 II (Full frame) and HX80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The A7 II was introduced 15 months prior to the HX80 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A7 II grades versus the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony HX80

 A7 II HX80 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony A7 II

 HX80 A7 II 
AnnouncedMarch 2016November 2014Newer by 15 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A7 II and Sony HX80

 A7 II HX80 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony A7 II vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7 II comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7 II vs the HX80.

Sony A7 II vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 II and HX80 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Sony A7 II vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 II and HX80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A7 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7 II will offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged A7 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A7 II vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 II vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 II Portrait photography advice
Sony HX80 Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
39
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7 II
Street photography with Sony HX80
80
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 II Sports photography info
Sony HX80 Sports photography info
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (390 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 II Travel photography information
Sony HX80 Travel photography information
61
environment proof
MP count good (24MP)
not so great battery power (350 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
76
good battery (390 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 II Landscape photography factors
Sony HX80 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery power (350 shots)
49
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
good battery (390 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 II Vlogging details
Sony HX80 Vlogging details
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
75
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic support
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Sony A7 II vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 II and Sony HX80
 Sony Alpha A7 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-11-20 2016-03-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599g (1.32 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 90 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2449 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 390 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,456 $368