Pentax WS80 vs Sony HX200V

Here, we will be matching up the Pentax WS80 vs Sony HX200V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX200V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the WS80 grades vs the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WS80 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WS80 provides outer measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WS80 vs Sony HX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WS80 against the HX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and HX200V is 95 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WS80 and HX200V.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX200V to provide you with more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged WS80 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.