Pentax W80 vs Sony HX50V
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Pentax W80 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Released June 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Older Model is Sony HX30V

Pentax W80 vs Sony HX50V Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Pentax W80 vs Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The W80 was launched 4 years prior to the HX50V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the W80 grades against the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax W80 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Pentax W80 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Sony HX50V
W80 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Pentax W80
HX50V | W80 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | ![]() | June 2009 | Fresher by 46 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax W80 and Sony HX50V
W80 | HX50V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Pentax W80 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax W80 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Pentax W80 vs Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the W80 vs the HX50V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the W80 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Pentax W80 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W80 and HX50V.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX50V to show extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older W80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax W80 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax W80 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Pentax Optio W80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Optio W80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-06-25 | 2013-04-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 grams (0.34 lb) | 272 grams (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 400 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI78 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $250 | $439 |