Sony A7c vs Sony HX80

The following is a complete comparison of the Sony A7c versus Sony HX80, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and HX80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The A7c was released 4 years after the HX80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A7c matches up against the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7c Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sony A7c features outer measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7c versus Sony HX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A7c versus the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A7c and HX80 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7c and HX80.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7c featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7c will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher A7c should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.