Sony HX80 vs Sony QX100

Let's examine more closely at the Sony HX80 and Sony QX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the HX80 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") use different sensor size.

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The HX80 was revealed 2 years after the QX100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HX80 grades vs the QX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are available at Sony HX80 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX80 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX80 and the QX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX80 and QX100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX80 and QX100.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX80 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony QX100 will give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger HX80 provides an edge in sensor technology.