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Sony HX80 vs Sony WX70

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sony HX80 and Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX80 was released 4 years after the WX70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HX80 grades versus the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony WX70

 HX80 WX70 
IntroducedMarch 2016January 2012Newer by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony HX80

 WX70 HX80 
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony WX70

 HX80 WX70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX80 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Sony HX80 and Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the HX80 and the WX70.

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX80 and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX80 and WX70.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern HX80 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX80 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX80 Portrait photography features
Sony WX70 Portrait photography features
39
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX80 Street photography details
Sony WX70 Street photography details
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX80 Sports photography details
Sony WX70 Sports photography details
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery power (390 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
76
good battery power (390 CIPA)
lighter than average (245g)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
features focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX80 Landscape photography info
Sony WX70 Landscape photography info
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
good battery power (390 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX80 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX70 Vlogging highlights
75
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have microphone jack
36
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Sony HX80 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX80 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-03-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
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 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 photographs 240 photographs
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 shooting
Type of storage 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 1 1
Cost at launch $368 $242