Pentax W80 vs Sony WX300

Below is a thorough comparison of the Pentax W80 vs Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W80 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WX300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the W80 scores against the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax W80 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W80 features external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Pentax W80 vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the W80 compared to the WX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the W80 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W80 and WX300.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to provide you with more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older W80 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.