Sony A7c vs Sony HX80
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Sony A7c vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Revealed September 2020
(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
- Launched March 2016
Sony A7c vs Sony HX80 Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony A7c vs Sony HX80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony HX80
A7c | HX80 | |||
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Launched | September 2020 | March 2016 | Newer by 56 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony A7c
HX80 | A7c |
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Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony HX80
A7c | HX80 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Sony A7c vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony A7c vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony A7c vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2020-09-14 | 2016-03-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 693 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 122 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
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 | no built-in flash | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 509g (1.12 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 740 photos | 390 photos |
Type 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,800 | $368 |