Sony HX80 vs Sony RX100 III

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.