Sony HX80 vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a thorough analysis of the Sony HX80 versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very comparable but the HX80 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX80 was released 3 years prior to the RX100 VI which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HX80 scores versus the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX80 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX80 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX80 versus Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the HX80 and the RX100 VI.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX80 and RX100 VI is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX80 and RX100 VI.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX80 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VI will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged HX80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.