Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX80

The following is a detailed comparison of the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5T was revealed 3 years before the HX80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NEX-5T matches up against the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T features physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5T versus the HX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and HX80 is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5T and HX80.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5T using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX80 will render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5T will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.