Sony HX300 vs Sony HX80

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony HX300 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX300 was released 4 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HX300 matches up versus the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX300 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX300 comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX300 vs Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX300 against the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX300 and HX80 is 63 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX300 and HX80.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX300 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HX300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.