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Sony HX80 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony HX80 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Renewed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony HX80 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Sony HX80 versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very comparable but the HX80 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX80 was brought out 5 years prior to the ZV-1 which is a fairly big 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 ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HX80 matches up versus the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony ZV-1

 HX80 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony HX80

 ZV-1 HX80 
AnnouncedMay 2020March 2016More modern by 51 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony ZV-1

 HX80 ZV-1 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Sony HX80 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX80 provides physical 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) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX80 versus Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the HX80 and the ZV-1.

Sony HX80 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX80 and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sony HX80 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX80 and ZV-1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX80 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged HX80 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony HX80 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX80 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX80 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography information
39
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX80 Street photography details
Sony ZV-1 Street photography details
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
85
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX80 Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography factors
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (390 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX80 Travel photography information
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography information
76
good battery (390 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
81
lighter than others in class (294g)
has bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX80 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good battery (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX80 Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging factors
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no external microphone jack
86
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sony HX80 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX80 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 Sony ZV-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-03-07 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $368 $750