Sony HX80 vs Sony W530
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced March 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
Sony HX80 vs Sony W530 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Sony HX80 versus Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX80 (18MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe HX80 was announced 5 years later than the W530 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HX80 matches up vs the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX80 vs Sony W530 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX80 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony W530
HX80 | W530 | |||
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Revealed | March 2016 | January 2011 | More recent by 63 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony HX80
W530 | HX80 |
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Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony W530
HX80 | W530 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Sony HX80 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX80 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Sony HX80 versus Sony W530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the HX80 compared to the W530.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX80 and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX80 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX80 and W530.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent HX80 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2016-03-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 pounds) | 113g (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | 390 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $368 | $269 |