Pentax W80 vs Sony W610

Here is a detailed comparison of the Pentax W80 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W80 was announced 3 years before the W610 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the W80 grades versus the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio W80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Pentax W80 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax W80 features outside 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 W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the W80 vs the W610.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W80 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W80 and W610.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W610 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older W80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.