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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
Sony WX80
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Sony HX200V versus Sony WX80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was launched 8 months prior to the WX80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HX200V grades versus the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony WX80

 HX200V WX80 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony HX200V

 WX80 HX200V 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony WX80

 HX200V WX80 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX200V comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Sony HX200V versus Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HX200V versus the WX80.

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and WX80 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX200V and WX80.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged HX200V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
45
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V Street photography information
Sony WX80 Street photography information
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX200V
Sports photography with Sony WX80
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX200V
Travel photography with Sony WX80
57
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX200V Landscape photography factors
Sony WX80 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
better than average battery power (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
27
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-11 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-810mm (30.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.40 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 583 gr (1.29 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 450 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $480 $276