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Sony A9 vs Sony HX80

Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Sony A9 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • New Model is Sony A9 II
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed March 2016
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Sony A9 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony A9 versus Sony HX80, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and HX80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The A9 was introduced 14 months later than the HX80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A9 grades vs the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony HX80

 A9 HX80 
RevealedApril 2017March 2016Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution1440k921kSharper screen (+519k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony A9

 HX80 A9 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony HX80

 A9 HX80 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Sony A9 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A9 comes with external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Sony A9 versus Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A9 versus the HX80.

Sony A9 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A9 and HX80 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Sony A9 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 and HX80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A9 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony A9 will give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A9 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony A9 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 Portrait photography features
Sony HX80 Portrait photography features
83
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
39
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A9
Street photography with Sony HX80
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 Sports photography features
Sony HX80 Sports photography features
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (650 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (390 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 Travel photography advice
Sony HX80 Travel photography advice
73
good battery power (650 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
76
good battery pack (390 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 Landscape photography information
Sony HX80 Landscape photography information
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (650 CIPA)
has double storage slots
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (390 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 Vlogging info
Sony HX80 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
75
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have mic jack
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Sony A9 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony HX80
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-19 2016-03-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 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 Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 693 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,440 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 grams (1.48 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3517 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 shots 390 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $4,498 $368