Pentax W80 vs Sony HX100V

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax W80 versus Sony HX100V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W80 was released 3 years before the HX100V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the W80 scores against the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax W80 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax W80 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax W80 versus Sony HX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the W80 and the HX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W80 and HX100V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W80 and HX100V.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX100V to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older W80 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.