Sony HX80 vs Sony ZV-1F

Here is a extended assessment of the Sony HX80 versus Sony ZV-1F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is fairly similar but the HX80 (1/2.3") and ZV-1F (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX80 was introduced 7 years before the ZV-1F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1F being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HX80 grades against the ZV-1F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 & Sony ZV-1F. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX80 Gallery & Sony ZV-1F Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX80 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1F has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HX80 versus the ZV-1F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX80 and ZV-1F is 91 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX80 and ZV-1F.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX80 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony ZV-1F will deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older HX80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.