Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80
Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
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66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
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96 Imaging
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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
(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)
(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
Photography Glossary 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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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 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | May 2012 | Newer 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.
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.
Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
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
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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Sony HX200V Street photography information
Sony WX80 Street photography information
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)
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 photography with Sony HX200V
Sports photography with Sony WX80
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
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 photography with Sony HX200V
Travel photography with Sony WX80
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)
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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Sony HX200V Landscape photography factors
Sony WX80 Landscape photography factors
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
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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Sony HX200V Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
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)
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
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony 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 |
