Sony HX20V vs Sony HX80
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42 Features
50 Overall
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91 Imaging
44 Features
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Sony HX20V vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 ImagesThe 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.
Sony HX20V vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony HX80
HX20V | HX80 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony HX20V
HX80 | HX20V | |||
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Introduced | March 2016 | July 2012 | More recent by 44 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony HX80
HX20V | HX80 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Sony HX20V vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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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 |