Sony HX80 vs Sony W530

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.