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Sony HX80 vs Sony A99

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony HX80 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced March 2016
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Revealed December 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A900
  • Newer Model is Sony A99 II
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Sony HX80 vs Sony A99 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Sony HX80 versus Sony A99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the HX80 (18MP) and A99 (24MP) and the HX80 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The HX80 was revealed 3 years after the A99 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the HX80 grades against the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony A99

 HX80 A99 
RevealedMarch 2016December 2012More modern by 40 months

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony HX80

 A99 HX80 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k921kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony A99

 HX80 A99 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony HX80 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX80 offers outer 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) and the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HX80 compared to the A99.

Sony HX80 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX80 and A99 is 91 and 57 respectively.

Sony HX80 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX80 and A99.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX80 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 will show extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent HX80 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony HX80 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX80 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 as a Portrait photography camera
39
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
81
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 as a Street photography camera
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX80 Sports photography info
Sony A99 Sports photography info
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
good battery power (390 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX80 Travel photography features
Sony A99 Travel photography features
76
good battery power (390 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
environment proofing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX80 Landscape photography details
Sony A99 Landscape photography details
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery power (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
low battery power (500 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX80 Vlogging highlights
Sony A99 Vlogging highlights
75
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing mic socket
76
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
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Sony HX80 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX80 and Sony A99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 Sony SLT-A99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-03-07 2012-12-12
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 812g (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life 390 pictures 500 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots Single Two
Launch pricing $368 $1,998