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Sony HXR-NX80

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The Sony NXCAM HXR-NX80 offers all the features you want and need out of a camcorder. From hybrid autofocus to Hybrid Log-Gamma, the NX80 is feature-rich.Read more
(Click for Reviews) The HXR-NX80 is Sony's upgrade to the popular NXCAM Series 4K Pro camcorder. SmartReview previewed this model at CES in Las Vegas. The biggest upgrades are the new 273 point phase detection AF for fast and accurate video focusing, Dual Card Slots, Higher resolution LCD touchscreen, new 120p mode for HD, S-Log2 and S-Log3, and new HDR recording mode. This model now shoots at 4K Ultra HD(3840x2160) which is at 8 megapixels resolution verus only 2 megapixels for Full HD. In addition to shooting at 4 times the resolution of HD. The Pro HXR-NX80 has a huge 1-inch back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS Sensor (14.2M pixels). This is far larger than most camcorder imagers, and will give better low light performance and increased dynamic range. Shooting at this resolution will future proof your videos, as the industry moves toward 4K resolution in TVs. Footage in 4K can also be used for Full HD video production, as you can crop or zoom in on your footage and still maintain Full HD quality. For best image quality, Sony has equipped the HXR-NX80 with a Carl Zeiss 12x Optical Zoom Lens. It has an excellent 2.35 million dot OLED EVF Viewfinder as well. EVF Viewfinder. XLR Audio Inputs. Infrared Night Vision Feature. External Microphone and Headphone jacks. Built-in WiFi and NFC. This is a premium quality camcorder in all regards, and won our BEST of 2022 Award for 4K Pro Camcorders... ...More...Read more
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Pros

  • overall usability is strong
  • delivering good quality images
  • better dynamic range and better color

Cons

  • NP-FV70 battery is not available in the market
  • has it only able to record 2 channels of audio
  • you also get a significant crop in your viewable area

Key specs

  • Exmor RS CMOS
  • 1 in
  • 3.5 in
  • yes
  • 3840, 2160 px

Sony HXR-NX80 - Pros & Cons

Sony HXR-NX80

Pros

  • overall usability is strong
  • delivering good quality images
  • better dynamic range and better color
  • reach an enthusiastic audience of students
  • enthusiasts and professional videographers and filmmakers
  • Contrast autofocus is fast and phase detection autofocus is accurate
  • NX80 is actually pretty impressive
  • this camera looks great
  • it worked well
  • powerful functions and plentiful accessories
  • low light performance and increased dynamic range

Cons

  • NP-FV70 battery is not available in the market
  • has it only able to record 2 channels of audio
  • you also get a significant crop in your viewable area
  • you lose picture quality to gain higher frames
  • the noise is bad enough not to use for professional purposes
  • saw noise right out of the gate
  • Indoor quality is as poor as the lower class camcorders
  • quality is as poor as the lower class camcorders

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Sony HXR-NX80 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeExmor RS CMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in
Total megapixels14.2 Mpx
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom12.0 x
Focal length equiv29 - 348
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)9.3 - 111.6
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Filter size2.44 in
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Photography features
Camera shutter speed1.0 s
3D supportyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0
Supported audio file formatsLPCM
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Dimensions
Height7.15 in
Width5.12 in
Depth11.3 in
Weight46.56 oz
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Power
Battery life (max)4.4 h
Battery technologyLithium
Battery voltage7.4 V
AC adapter includedyes
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Image
White balance modes
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
Image stabilizeryes
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
DisplayLCD
Display diagonal3.5 in
Touchscreenyes
Viewfinder typeElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.39 in
Flip-out screenyes
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Videography features
Resolution
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
HD type4K Ultra HD
Video formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • XAVC S
Maximum frame rate120.0 fps
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Operating temperature0 - 40
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2
  • SDHC
  • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Memory slots2
Storage typesMemory card
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
Headphone port3.5 mm
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeno
Remote controlyes

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Sony HXR-NX80 Sony - Editorial Reviews (3)

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Sony HXR-NX80 Review: Sony NXCAM HXR-NX80 is a Surprisingly Versatile Camcorder
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Published: 27.08.2019
Review: Sony NXCAM HXR-NX80 is a Surprisingly Versatile Camcorder

The Sony NXCAM HXR-NX80 offers all the features you want and need out of a camcorder. From hybrid autofocus to Hybrid Log-Gamma, the NX80 is feature-rich.

Sony HXR-NX80 Sony Pro HXR-NX80 4K Camcorder | NXCAM | Review 2022 | Ultra HD | SmartReview.com
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Published: 10.02.2022
Sony Pro HXR-NX80 4K Camcorder | NXCAM | Review 2022 | Ultra HD | SmartReview.com
4.7

(Click for Reviews) The HXR-NX80 is Sony's upgrade to the popular NXCAM Series 4K Pro camcorder. SmartReview previewed this model at CES in Las Vegas. The biggest upgrades are the new 273 point phase detection AF for fast and accurate video focusing, Dual Card Slots, Higher resolution LCD touchscreen, new 120p mode for HD, S-Log2 and S-Log3, and new HDR recording mode. This model now shoots at 4K Ultra HD(3840x2160) which is at 8 megapixels resolution verus only 2 megapixels for Full HD. In addition to shooting at 4 times the resolution of HD. The Pro HXR-NX80 has a huge 1-inch back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS Sensor (14.2M pixels). This is far larger than most camcorder imagers, and will give better low light performance and increased dynamic range. Shooting at this resolution will future proof your videos, as the industry moves toward 4K resolution in TVs. Footage in 4K can also be used for Full HD video production, as you can crop or zoom in on your footage and still maintain Full HD quality. For best image quality, Sony has equipped the HXR-NX80 with a Carl Zeiss 12x Optical Zoom Lens. It has an excellent 2.35 million dot OLED EVF Viewfinder as well. EVF Viewfinder. XLR Audio Inputs. Infrared Night Vision Feature. External Microphone and Headphone jacks. Built-in WiFi and NFC. This is a premium quality camcorder in all regards, and won our BEST of 2022 Award for 4K Pro Camcorders... ...More...

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