Sony HX80 vs Sony RX100 II

Following is a extended overview of the Sony HX80 vs Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty well matched but the HX80 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX80 was released 2 years after the RX100 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HX80 scores versus the RX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX80 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX80 features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX80 vs Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HX80 and the RX100 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX80 and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX80 and RX100 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX80 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 II will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent HX80 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.