Sony A6300 vs Sony HX80
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Sony A6300 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Launched February 2016
- Previous Model is Sony A6000
- Successor is Sony A6500
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed March 2016
Sony A6300 vs Sony HX80 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Sony A6300 vs Sony HX80, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A6300 (24MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the A6300 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A6300 was introduced around the same time to the HX80 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A6300 matches up vs the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A6300 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A6300 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony HX80
A6300 | HX80 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony A6300
HX80 | A6300 | |||
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Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony HX80
A6300 | HX80 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | March 2016 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Sony A6300 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A6300 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Sony A6300 vs Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A6300 versus the HX80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A6300 and HX80 is 83 and 91 respectively.
Sony A6300 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A6300 and HX80.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A6300 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A6300 will offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively.
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Sony A6300 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-02-03 | 2016-03-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 404g (0.89 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1437 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 390 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $889 | $368 |