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Sony HX20V vs Sony WX80

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony HX20V
(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
Sony WX80
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony WX80

 HX20V WX80 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony HX20V

 WX80 HX20V 

Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony WX80

 HX20V WX80 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX20V vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX20V Portrait photography features
Sony WX80 Portrait photography features
45
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX20V Street photography information
Sony WX80 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX20V
Sports photography with Sony WX80
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX20V Travel photography features
Sony WX80 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition (124g)
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX20V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX20V Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony HX20V vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX20V and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
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