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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony WX80

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony WX80 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony WX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-5 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The NEX-5 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NEX-5 grades vs the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony WX80

 NEX-5 WX80 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony NEX-5

 WX80 NEX-5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony WX80

 NEX-5 WX80 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5 offers external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5 versus the WX80.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5 and WX80 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5 and WX80.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX80 will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography features
Sony WX80 Portrait photography features
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Sports photography information
Sony WX80 Sports photography information
52
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Travel photography information
Sony WX80 Travel photography information
59
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (124 grams)
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Vlogging factors
Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5 and Sony WX80
 Sony Alpha NEX-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD 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 287 gr (0.63 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 796 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $599 $276