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Pentax W80 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Pentax W80 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Pentax W80
(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
Sony HX50V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Sony HX50V

 W80 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Pentax W80

 HX50V W80 
RevealedApril 2013June 2009Fresher by 46 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W80 and Sony HX50V

 W80 HX50V 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Pentax W80 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

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

Pentax W80 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax W80 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W80 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax W80
Street photography with Sony HX50V
54
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax W80
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
24
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W80 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX50V Landscape photography highlights
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery power (400 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W80 Vlogging details
Sony HX50V Vlogging details
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Pentax W80 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W80 and Sony HX50V
 Pentax Optio W80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
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