The BEST Camcorder in 2026? Sony HXR NX80

This is my review of the Sony HXR NX80 in 2026. It is the same model as the Sony PXW Z90 except it has the XAVC S codecs instead of XAVC L and also no SDI port. It is kind of like a Sony FDR AX700 with an XLR top handle for better microphone quality and a nice grip. In this video I will show you a cinematic 4k video test footage, so you can see how good the video quality is. We will also look at the white balance settings, audio options, HD image quality, super slow motion function, night vision, how good the grip is of this handycam camcorder, a zoom test, low light sample footage, which settings to use and more! 0:00 Intro 0:34 Compact size 1:01 Build quality 1:12 Manual modes 1:31 Grip 2:02 Top handle 2:19 XLR audio options 2:36 Internal microphone 2:46 Compared to the PXW Z90 3:00 Customizable buttons 3:25 Built in ND filter 3:45 Lens 4:24 Sample video 4:48 Video and microphone vlog test 5:30 No 4K 60fps 5:45 1080P slow motion 6:35 S-Log 3 7:08 Blurry background 7:51 Low light 8:12 Menu system 8:37 Microphone comparison 9:08 Autofocus and EVF 9:22 Conclusion