Sony HX80 vs Sony WX80

Here is a in depth overview of the Sony HX80 and Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX80 was unveiled 3 years later than the WX80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HX80 grades versus the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are available at Sony HX80 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX80 has got outside 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) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Sony HX80 and Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX80 versus the WX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX80 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX80 and WX80.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX80 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher HX80 will have an edge in sensor innovation.