Sony QX100 vs Sony WX80

Following is a complete assessment of the Sony QX100 and Sony WX80, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the QX100 (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the QX100 (1") and WX80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The QX100 was brought out 8 months after the WX80 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the QX100 grades versus the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony QX100 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX100 has got external measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Sony QX100 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the QX100 versus the WX80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the QX100 and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the QX100 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The QX100 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony QX100 will produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent QX100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.