Sony HX80 vs Sony WX1

Here is a detailed comparison of the Sony HX80 versus Sony WX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX80 (18MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the HX80 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.

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The HX80 was brought out 6 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HX80 matches up vs the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX80 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX80 features outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX80 versus Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX80 versus the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX80 and WX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX80 and WX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX80 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX80 will show greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent HX80 provides a benefit in sensor tech.