Sony HX80 vs Sony WX150
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Sony HX80 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced March 2016
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2012
Sony HX80 vs Sony WX150 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Sony HX80 vs Sony WX150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HX80 was brought out 4 years after the WX150 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HX80 matches up against the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX80 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX80 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony WX150
HX80 | WX150 | |||
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Revealed | March 2016 | February 2012 | More modern by 49 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony HX80
WX150 | HX80 |
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Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony WX150
HX80 | WX150 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Sony HX80 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX80 features exterior 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 WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Sony HX80 vs Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HX80 against the WX150.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX80 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Sony HX80 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX80 and WX150.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent HX80 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony HX80 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-03-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18 megapixel | 18 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 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 shots | 240 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $368 | $300 |