Sony HX90V vs Sony WX80
91 Imaging
43 Features
63 Overall
51
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
39
Sony HX90V vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
Sony HX90V vs Sony WX80 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Sony HX90V and Sony WX80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HX90V was revealed 2 years after the WX80 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HX90V scores against the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX90V vs Sony WX80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony WX80
HX90V | WX80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | April 2015 | January 2013 | Newer by 28 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony HX90V
WX80 | HX90V |
---|
Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony WX80
HX90V | WX80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Sony HX90V vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX90V features outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Sony HX90V and Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HX90V compared to the WX80.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX90V vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX90V and WX80.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer HX90V provides an advantage in sensor tech.
Sony HX90V vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sony HX90V vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-04-14 | 2013-01-08 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 638k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 360 photos | 240 photos |
Style of battery | 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 | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $440 | $276 |