Sony HX80 vs Sony RX100 V

Following is a thorough assessment of the Sony HX80 and Sony RX100 V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very similar but the HX80 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The HX80 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the RX100 V and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HX80 scores vs the RX100 V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX80 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX80 comes with 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 RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX80 versus the RX100 V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX80 and RX100 V is 91 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX80 and RX100 V.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX80 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 V will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged HX80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.