Sony HX80 vs Sony TX100V
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Sony HX80 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed March 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
Sony HX80 vs Sony TX100V Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Sony HX80 versus Sony TX100V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HX80 was launched 5 years after the TX100V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX80 scores against the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX80 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX80 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony TX100V
HX80 | TX100V | |||
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Introduced | March 2016 | January 2011 | More modern by 63 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony HX80
TX100V | HX80 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony TX100V
HX80 | TX100V | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus |
Sony HX80 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX80 enjoys outside 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) and the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony HX80 versus Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HX80 vs the TX100V.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX80 and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.
Sony HX80 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX80 and TX100V.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer HX80 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony HX80 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX80 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2016-03-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 lb) | 147g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $368 | $380 |