Clicky

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX80

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • Replacement is Sony HX30V
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced March 2016
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX80 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Sony HX20V versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The HX20V was brought out 4 years prior to the HX80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the HX20V matches up against the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony HX80

 HX20V HX80 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony HX20V

 HX80 HX20V 
IntroducedMarch 2016July 2012More recent by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony HX80

 HX20V HX80 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX20V has got exterior measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX20V versus Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HX20V compared to the HX80.

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX20V and HX80.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The older HX20V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX20V Portrait photography features
Sony HX80 Portrait photography features
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Sony HX20V Street photography features
Sony HX80 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX20V
Sports photography with Sony HX80
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (254g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
76
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Sony HX20V Landscape photography information
Sony HX80 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX20V Vlogging info
Sony HX80 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
75
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no external microphone jack
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sony HX20V vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX20V and Sony HX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-20 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 254 gr (0.56 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 390 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $397 $368