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Sony A500 vs Sony WX80

Portability
63
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony A500 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony A500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Updated by Sony A560
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Sony A500 vs Sony WX80 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony A500 and Sony WX80, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the A500 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the A500 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The A500 was announced 4 years earlier than the WX80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A500 grades against the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Sony WX80

 A500 WX80 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony A500

 WX80 A500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Sony A500 and Sony WX80

 A500 WX80 
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sony A500 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A500 provides exterior dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Sony A500 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A500 versus the WX80.

Sony A500 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A500 and WX80 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony A500 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony A500 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A500 and WX80.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A500 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX80 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older A500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A500 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony A500 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A500 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A500 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A500
Street photography with Sony WX80
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A500 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
low battery pack (520 per charge)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A500
Travel photography with Sony WX80
43
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (520 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (124 grams)
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A500
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (520 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Sony A500 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A500 and Sony WX80
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-27 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4272 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 630g (1.39 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 772 not tested
Other
Battery life 520 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $638 $276