Sony HX80 vs Sony W370

The following is a complete analysis of the Sony HX80 and Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX80 (18MP) and W370 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX80 was announced 6 years after the W370 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HX80 scores against the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX80 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX80 features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HX80 compared to the W370.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX80 and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX80 and W370.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent HX80 should have an advantage in sensor tech.