Sony HX10V vs Sony WX80
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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Released February 2012
- Successor is Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released January 2013

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX80 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Sony HX10V versus Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The HX10V was introduced 10 months before the WX80 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the HX10V matches up against the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony WX80
HX10V | WX80 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony HX10V
WX80 | HX10V | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 10 months |
Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony WX80
HX10V | WX80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Sony HX10V vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX10V enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Sony HX10V versus Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the HX10V vs the WX80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX10V and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX10V and WX80.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older HX10V will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-28 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-400mm (16.7x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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), 1280 x 720 (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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 234g (0.52 lb) | 124g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 320 shots | 240 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $616 | $276 |