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Sony HX80 vs Sony WX500

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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 WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Older Model is Sony WX350
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Sony HX80 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony HX80 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX80 was manufactured 11 months later than the WX500 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the HX80 matches up vs the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony WX500

 HX80 WX500 
AnnouncedMarch 2016April 2015Fresher by 11 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony HX80

 WX500 HX80 

Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony WX500

 HX80 WX500 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX80 features exterior 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 WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX80 versus Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the HX80 compared to the WX500.

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HX80 and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX80 and WX500.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent HX80 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
39
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX80 Street photography factors
Sony WX500 Street photography factors
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (236g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX80
Sports photography with Sony WX500
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery (390 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX80
Travel photography with Sony WX500
76
good battery (390 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (236g)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX80 Landscape photography info
Sony WX500 Landscape photography info
49
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
good battery (390 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
better than average battery power (360 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX500 as a Vlogging camera
75
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of microphone socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (236 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Sony HX80 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX80 and Sony WX500
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-03-07 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 236 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $368 $348