Sony HX80 vs Sony TX1

Here is a complete assessment of the Sony HX80 versus Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX80 (18MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the HX80 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

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The HX80 was announced 6 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the HX80 scores versus the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX80 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX80 has outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX80 versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HX80 compared to the TX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX80 and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX80 and TX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX80 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX80 will resolve extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer HX80 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.