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Sony HX80 vs Sony WX30

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched March 2016
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Sony HX80 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony HX80 and Sony WX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX80 was manufactured 4 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HX80 matches up against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony WX30

 HX80 WX30 
ReleasedMarch 2016July 2011More recent by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony HX80

 WX30 HX80 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony WX30

 HX80 WX30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX80 has external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX80 and the WX30.

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX80 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX80 and WX30.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger HX80 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX80 Portrait photography details
Sony WX30 Portrait photography details
39
resolution is good (18MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX80 Street photography details
Sony WX30 Street photography details
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX80 Sports photography factors
Sony WX30 Sports photography factors
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
has tracking focus
good battery power (390 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX80 Travel photography factors
Sony WX30 Travel photography factors
76
good battery power (390 CIPA)
lighter than others (245g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX80
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
good battery power (390 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX80 Vlogging factors
Sony WX30 Vlogging factors
75
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have mic port
35
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony HX80 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX80 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-03-07 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 images 250 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media 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
Storage slots One One
Launch price $368 $259