Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony HX80 and Sony TX200V side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony HX80 has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42″) and weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) (including batteries). Sony TX200V has external dimensions of 96 x 58 x 16 mm (3.78 x 2.28 x 0.63″) and weighs 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony HX80 and the Sony TX200V. Sony HX80 has the same height with Sony TX200V. On the other hand, with a width of 102mm, it is 6 wider and also with a thickness of 36mm, it is 20mm thicker than Sony TX200V.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony HX80 and Sony TX200V.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony HX80 and Sony TX200V.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony TX200V is significantly lighter (116g ) than the Sony HX80 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TX200V, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the HX80.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony TX200V's 3.30" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony HX80's 3 screen.
On the other hand, Sony HX80 LCD screen has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Sony TX200V has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HX80.