Pentax W80 vs Sony HX1

Here is a detailed analysis of the Pentax W80 vs Sony HX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the W80 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor size.

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The W80 was brought out 3 months later than the HX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the W80 matches up vs the HX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax W80 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax W80 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the W80 and the HX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W80 and HX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W80 and HX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The W80 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax W80 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.