Sony QX1 vs Sony HX80

Its time to look much closer at the Sony QX1 versus Sony HX80, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively similar but the QX1 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The QX1 was brought out 18 months before the HX80 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the QX1 grades versus the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony QX1 features outer dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Sony QX1 versus Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the QX1 compared to the HX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the QX1 and HX80.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The QX1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony QX1 will offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged QX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.