Sony HX80 vs Sony A55

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Sony HX80 vs Sony A55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very similar but the HX80 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX80 was introduced 5 years later than the A55 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX80 grades versus the A55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 & Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX80 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX80 features external dimensions 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 A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX80 versus the A55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX80 and A55 is 91 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX80 and A55.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX80 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony HX80 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher HX80 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.