Pentax W80 vs Sony HX20V
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Pentax W80 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced June 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
- Older Model is Sony HX10V
- Replacement is Sony HX30V
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On this page, we are comparing the Pentax W80 vs Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe W80 was revealed 4 years prior to the HX20V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the W80 scores versus the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Sony HX20V
| W80 | HX20V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Pentax W80
| HX20V | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2012 |  | June 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax W80 and Sony HX20V
| W80 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Pentax W80 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W80 has got external measurements 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 HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the W80 versus the HX20V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W80 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.
Pentax W80 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W80 and HX20V.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to offer extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older W80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax W80 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Pentax Optio W80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio W80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-06-25 | 2012-07-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lb) | 254 gr (0.56 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI78 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $250 | $397 |