Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80
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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony WX80
HX200V | WX80 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony HX200V
WX80 | HX200V | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | May 2012 | Newer by 8 months |
Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony WX80
HX200V | WX80 | |||
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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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and WX80 is 66 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |