Sony HX80 vs Sony W510

Let's look more closely at the Sony HX80 versus Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX80 (18MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX80 was brought out 5 years later than the W510 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HX80 grades versus the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX80 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX80 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX80 versus Sony W510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HX80 compared to the W510.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX80 and W510 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX80 and W510.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to produce extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent HX80 provides a benefit in sensor technology.