Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX80

Below, we are matching up the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very similar but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5R was manufactured 4 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the NEX-5R matches up against the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5R has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5R compared to the HX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and HX80 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5R and HX80.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5R due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX80 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5R is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.