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Sony A7R III vs Sony HX80

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Old Model is Sony A7R II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R IV
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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Sony A7R III vs Sony HX80 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Sony A7R III vs Sony HX80, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and HX80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The A7R III was launched 20 months after the HX80 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A7R III matches up vs the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony HX80

 A7R III HX80 
ReleasedOctober 2017March 2016Newer by 20 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution1440k921kCrisper display (+519k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony A7R III

 HX80 A7R III 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony HX80

 A7R III HX80 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R III has external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Sony A7R III vs Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A7R III versus the HX80.

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and HX80 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R III and HX80.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7R III featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R III will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern A7R III is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX80 Portrait photography highlights
86
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
39
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III Street photography features
Sony HX80 Street photography features
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (32,000)
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III Sports photography information
Sony HX80 Sports photography information
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (390 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R III
Travel photography with Sony HX80
74
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
76
good battery power (390 per charge)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III Landscape photography details
Sony HX80 Landscape photography details
87
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
has dual storage slots
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good battery power (390 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III Vlogging information
Sony HX80 Vlogging information
37
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
75
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no external mic port
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Sony A7R III vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony HX80
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-10-25 2016-03-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 7952 x 5304 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,440k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 657 gr (1.45 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 3523 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 images 390 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Cost at launch $2,800 $368