Sony HX80 vs Sony RX10 III

Following is a in-depth review of the Sony HX80 vs Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively well matched but the HX80 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX80 was introduced at a similar time to the RX10 III so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HX80 grades vs the RX10 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX80 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX80 offers external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the HX80 against the RX10 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX80 and RX10 III is 91 and 53 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX80 and RX10 III.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX80 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX10 III will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.