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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX80

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony HX9V
(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
Sony WX80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony WX80

 HX9V WX80 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony HX9V

 WX80 HX9V 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony WX80

 HX9V WX80 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX9V and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX9V
Street photography with Sony WX80
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX9V
Sports photography with Sony WX80
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (124g)
has focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX9V Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
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