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Sony HX90V vs Sony WX80

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony HX90V vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony HX90V
(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
Sony WX80
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony WX80

 HX90V WX80 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2013Newer by 28 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper 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).

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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.

Sony HX90V vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX90V vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX90V vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
45
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX90V Street photography information
Sony WX80 Street photography information
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX90V Sports photography details
Sony WX80 Sports photography details
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
76
great battery power (360 per charge)
lighter than others (245g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (124g)
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX90V Landscape photography details
Sony WX80 Landscape photography details
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery power (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
75
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic port
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Sony HX90V vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX90V and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony 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