Sony HX80 vs Sony QX30

Here is a comprehensive review of the Sony HX80 and Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX80 was brought out 19 months later than the QX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HX80 matches up versus the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX80 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX80 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Sony HX80 and Sony QX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HX80 versus the QX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX80 and QX30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX80 and QX30.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony QX30 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher HX80 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.