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Sony HX80 vs Sony W800

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony HX80 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W800 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Sony HX80 versus Sony W800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX80 was manufactured 2 years after the W800 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HX80 grades against the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony W800

 HX80 W800 
AnnouncedMarch 2016February 2014Newer by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony HX80

 W800 HX80 

Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony W800

 HX80 W800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony HX80 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX80 has exterior measurements 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 W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX80 versus Sony W800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the HX80 and the W800.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX80 and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX80 and W800.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W800 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern HX80 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX80 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
39
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX80
Street photography with Sony W800
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (390 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX80 Travel photography advice
Sony W800 Travel photography advice
76
great battery life (390 shots)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (125g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
great battery life (390 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX80
Vlogging with Sony W800
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of external mic support
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX80 and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-03-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S AVI MPEG4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $368 $90