Sony HX400V vs Sony WX80

Let's take a closer look at the Sony HX400V and Sony WX80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was brought out 14 months later than the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HX400V grades against the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX400V Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX400V has got outer measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the HX400V versus the WX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX400V and WX80 is 62 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX400V and WX80.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX400V to offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent HX400V should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.