Sony HX100V vs Sony HX80

Here, we are reviewing the Sony HX100V vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was revealed 5 years before the HX80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HX100V grades against the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX100V provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX100V vs Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the HX100V vs the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX100V and HX80 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX100V and HX80.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX100V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.