Sony HX300 vs Sony WX80
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Sony HX300 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Announced February 2013
- Old Model is Sony HX200V
- Updated by Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
Sony HX300 vs Sony WX80 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Sony HX300 vs Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the HX300 (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HX300 was released 2 months later than the WX80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the HX300 grades against the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX300 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX300 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony WX80
HX300 | WX80 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony HX300
WX80 | HX300 |
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Common features in the Sony HX300 and Sony WX80
HX300 | WX80 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | January 2013 | Similar generation | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Sony HX300 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX300 has got outside measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Sony HX300 vs Sony WX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HX300 vs the WX80.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX300 and WX80 is 63 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX300 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX300 and WX80.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX300 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Sony HX300 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-02-20 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.3 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 623 grams (1.37 lbs) | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 240 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $339 | $276 |