Sony HX9V vs Sony WX80
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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
Sony HX9V vs Sony WX80 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Sony HX9V versus 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 image resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX9V was introduced 17 months prior to the WX80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HX9V matches up against the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX9V vs Sony WX80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony WX80
HX9V | WX80 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony HX9V
WX80 | HX9V | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | July 2011 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony WX80
HX9V | WX80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Sony HX9V vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX9V has outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Sony HX9V versus Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HX9V versus the WX80.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX9V and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX9V vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX9V and WX80.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older HX9V will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 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 | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 | - | 240 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $328 | $276 |