Sony HX20V vs Sony WX80
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Sony HX20V vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
- Refreshed by Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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 HX20V vs Sony WX80 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Sony HX20V vs Sony WX80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HX20V was brought out 5 months prior to the WX80 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HX20V grades versus the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX20V vs Sony WX80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony WX80
HX20V | WX80 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony HX20V
WX80 | HX20V |
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Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony WX80
HX20V | WX80 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | January 2013 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Sony HX20V vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX20V features outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Sony HX20V vs Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the HX20V vs the WX80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX20V vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX20V and WX80.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX20V to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.
Sony HX20V vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX20V vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-07-20 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 254g (0.56 lbs) | 124g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | ||
Storage media | 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 | One | One |
Launch pricing | $397 | $276 |