Sony Alpha a6300 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Sony Alpha a6300: 404 g ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80: 245 g
- Sensor size: Sony Alpha a6300: 23.5 x 15.6 mm ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80: 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm)
- Sensor resolution: Sony Alpha a6300: 6045 x 4003 ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80: 4920 x 3699
- Effective megapixels: Sony Alpha a6300: 24.2 ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80: 18.2
- Max. video mode: Sony Alpha a6300: 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80: 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
- Battery: Sony Alpha a6300: NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80: NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Sony Alpha a6300 (24.2).
| Specification | Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Alpha a6300 | Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
| Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 49 mm | 102 x 58.1 x 35.5 mm |
| Weight | 404 g | 245 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 6045 x 4003 | 4920 x 3699 |
| Crop factor | 1.53 | 5.62 |
| Total megapixels | 25.0 | 21.1 |
| Effective megapixels | 24.2 | 18.2 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-25600, expandable to 51200 | Auto, 80-3200 (expands to 6400, 12800) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 10.0 | 9.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) | 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921,600 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS PRO Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo/MS PRO Duo |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | — | f3.5 - f6.4 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | — | f19.7 - f36 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | — | 24 - 720 mm |
| Optical zoom | — | 30x |
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Normal focus range | — | 5 cm |