Pentax WS80 vs Sony HX9V

Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax WS80 and Sony HX9V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WS80 was brought out 23 months prior to the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WS80 scores vs the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WS80 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WS80 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WS80 and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WS80 and the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WS80 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX9V to deliver extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older WS80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.