Sony HX80 vs Sony WX50

The following is a thorough comparison of the Sony HX80 vs Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX80 was revealed 4 years after the WX50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HX80 grades against the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are available at Sony HX80 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX80 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX80 and the WX50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX80 and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX80 and WX50.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher HX80 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.