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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX80

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(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
Sony WX80
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony WX80

 HX10V WX80 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony HX10V

 WX80 HX10V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony WX80

 HX10V WX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
38
decent MP (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (234g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (124g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX10V
Travel photography with Sony WX80
69
lighter than average (234g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX10V Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
45
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (234 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
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