Pentax P80 vs Sony WX80
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Pentax P80 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
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Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax P80 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the P80 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe P80 was revealed 4 years before the WX80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P80 matches up vs the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Sony WX80
| P80 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Pentax P80
| WX80 | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 41 months |
Common features in the Pentax P80 and Sony WX80
| P80 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax P80 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P80 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Pentax P80 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the P80 compared to the WX80.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Pentax P80 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and WX80.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX80 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Pentax P80 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
| Pentax Optio P80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio P80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-08-05 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Prime | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.3-8.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 4.20 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - | 240 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI68 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $200 | $276 |