Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX300
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Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2013
- New Model is Sony WX350
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On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax WS80 and Sony WX300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WS80 was revealed 4 years before the WX300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WS80 matches up versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Sony WX300
| WS80 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Pentax WS80
| WX300 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2013 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 43 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Sony WX300
| WS80 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WS80 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WS80 versus the WX300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WS80 and WX300.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to result in extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged WS80 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Pentax Optio WS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio WS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-08-05 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Prime | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.8-4.7 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.40 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 166 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $220 | $330 |