Pentax W80 vs Sony HX80

Here, we will be matching up the Pentax W80 and Sony HX80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W80 was unveiled 7 years prior to the HX80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the W80 scores against the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are available at Pentax W80 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax W80 comes with external measurements 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 HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the W80 against the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W80 and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W80 and HX80.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX80 to give greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.