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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX80

Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
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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
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 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