Clicky

Sony HX5 vs Sony HX80

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Sony HX5 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Sony HX80
(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
  • Launched March 2016
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sony HX5 vs Sony HX80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony HX5 and Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and HX80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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

The HX5 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HX5 grades against the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony HX80

 HX5 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony HX5

 HX80 HX5 
LaunchedMarch 2016June 2010Fresher by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony HX80

 HX5 HX80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sony HX5 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX5 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX5 and Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the HX5 against the HX80.

Sony HX5 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX5 and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX5 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX5 and HX80.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX80 will give you greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older HX5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sony HX5 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX5 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
39
good MP (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Sony HX5 Street photography info
Sony HX80 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Sony HX5 Sports photography advice
Sony HX80 Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (390 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
60
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
great battery power (390 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
slow max aperture (f3.5)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX5
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
great battery power (390 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX5 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX80 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
75
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of mic jack
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sony HX5 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX5 and Sony HX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $275 $368