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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX80

Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Sony QX30 versus Sony WX80, one being a Lens-style and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was launched 21 months later than the WX80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the QX30 matches up versus the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony WX80

 QX30 WX80 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2013More recent by 21 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony QX30

 WX80 QX30 
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX30 and Sony WX80

 QX30 WX80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony QX30 provides external dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has proportions 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 depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the QX30 versus the WX80.

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the QX30 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the QX30 and WX80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony QX30 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher QX30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX30 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX30
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors (124g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony QX30
Travel photography with Sony WX80
65
features touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (124g)
includes touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX30 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX30 Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Sony QX30 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX30 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Lens-style Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-03 2013-01-08
Physical type Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 2.7 inch
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash modes None Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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, 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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $348 $276