Sony HX80 vs Sony RX100 III
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Sony HX80 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released March 2016
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched May 2014
- Replaced the Sony RX100 II
- Replacement is Sony RX100 IV
Sony HX80 vs Sony RX100 III Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Sony HX80 and Sony RX100 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly close but the HX80 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HX80 was manufactured 23 months later than the RX100 III making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HX80 matches up vs the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX80 vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX80 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony RX100 III
HX80 | RX100 III | |||
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Launched | March 2016 | May 2014 | Fresher by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony HX80
RX100 III | HX80 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony RX100 III
HX80 | RX100 III | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Sony HX80 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX80 features outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Check out the Sony HX80 and Sony RX100 III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HX80 versus the RX100 III.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HX80 and RX100 III is 91 and 89 respectively.
Sony HX80 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX80 and RX100 III.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX80 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 III will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger HX80 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony HX80 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-03-07 | 2014-05-15 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 lbs) | 290g (0.64 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $368 | $748 |