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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2013
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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony QX10 and Sony WX80, one being a Lens-style and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was announced 8 months later than the WX80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the QX10 scores against the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony WX80

 QX10 WX80 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2013More recent by 8 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony QX10

 WX80 QX10 
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony WX80

 QX10 WX80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony QX10 provides outer measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the QX10 and the WX80.

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX10 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the QX10 and WX80.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony QX10 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher QX10 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony QX10
Street photography with Sony WX80
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average in class (105 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (124g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
37
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony QX10
Travel photography with Sony WX80
69
lighter than average in class (105 grams)
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX10 Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX10 Vlogging information
Sony WX80 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (105g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
missing external microphone support
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Lens-style Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-09-04 2013-01-08
Body design Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 2.7 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Depends on connected smartphone TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash modes None Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105g (0.23 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN, NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $276