Sony a5100 vs Sony HX80

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony a5100 vs Sony HX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the a5100 (24MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the a5100 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The a5100 was released 18 months earlier than the HX80 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the a5100 grades versus the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a5100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Sony a5100 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony a5100 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Sony a5100 vs Sony HX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the a5100 and the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the a5100 and HX80 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the a5100 and HX80.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The a5100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony a5100 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged a5100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.