Sony HX80 vs Sony W800
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony HX80 vs Sony W800 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX80 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony W800
HX80 | W800 | |||
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Announced | March 2016 | February 2014 | Newer by 26 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony HX80
W800 | HX80 |
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Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony W800
HX80 | W800 | |||
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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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX80 and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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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 |