Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX80
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Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX80 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
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Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe WS80 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WX80 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WS80 grades vs the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are available at Pentax WS80 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Sony WX80
| WS80 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Pentax WS80
| WX80 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 41 months |
Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Sony WX80
| WS80 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WS80 features exterior 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) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WS80 vs the WX80.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WS80 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WS80 and WX80.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX80 to give more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged WS80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax WS80 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
| Pentax Optio WS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio WS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-08-05 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Prime | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.8-4.7 | f/3.3-8.0 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.40 m | 4.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 124g (0.27 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 240 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $220 | $276 |
