Sony A99 II vs Sony HX80

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony A99 II vs Sony HX80, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and HX80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A99 II was launched 7 months later than the HX80 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the A99 II grades against the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A99 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A99 II Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A99 II enjoys physical measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Sony A99 II vs Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A99 II against the HX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and HX80 is 57 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A99 II and HX80.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A99 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A99 II will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A99 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.