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Sony HX80 vs Sony WX150

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony HX80
(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
Sony WX150
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony WX150

 HX80 WX150 
RevealedMarch 2016February 2012More modern by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony HX80

 WX150 HX80 

Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony WX150

 HX80 WX150 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX80 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX80 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX150 Portrait photography advice
39
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
good resolution (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX80 Street photography details
Sony WX150 Street photography details
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (390 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX80 Travel photography advice
Sony WX150 Travel photography advice
76
great battery pack (390 shots)
lighter than others (245g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (133g)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX80
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (390 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX80 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX150 Vlogging highlights
75
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Sony HX80 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX80 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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
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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