Sony HX80 vs Sony RX1

Here is a extensive assessment of the Sony HX80 versus Sony RX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the HX80 (18MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the HX80 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The HX80 was unveiled 3 years later than the RX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HX80 grades vs the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are available at Sony HX80 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX80 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

See the Sony HX80 versus Sony RX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the HX80 versus the RX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX80 and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX80 and RX1.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX80 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will produce more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer HX80 should have a benefit in sensor tech.