Pentax P80 vs Sony HX20V
95 Imaging
35 Features
23 Overall
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90 Imaging
42 Features
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Pentax P80 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX10V
- Updated by Sony HX30V
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Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax P80 versus Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe P80 was introduced 3 years prior to the HX20V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the P80 grades vs the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Pentax P80 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio P80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax P80 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Sony HX20V
| P80 | HX20V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Pentax P80
| HX20V | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2012 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Sony HX20V
| P80 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Pentax P80 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Pentax P80 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
See the Pentax P80 versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the P80 versus the HX20V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.
Pentax P80 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and HX20V.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax P80 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Pentax Optio P80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio P80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-08-05 | 2012-07-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Prime | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 254 grams (0.56 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI68 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $200 | $397 |