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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX80

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced July 2018
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 RX100 VA vs Sony WX80 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX80, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and WX80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VA was manufactured 5 years later than the WX80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the RX100 VA matches up against the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony WX80

 RX100 VA WX80 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2013More recent by 68 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony RX100 VA

 WX80 RX100 VA 

Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX80

 RX100 VA WX80 
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VA comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the RX100 VA compared to the WX80.

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and WX80 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VA and WX80.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VA because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VA will give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VA will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Street photography information
Sony WX80 Street photography information
86
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than average (299g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX100 VA
Sports photography with Sony WX80
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery power (220 shots)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Travel photography details
Sony WX80 Travel photography details
76
lighter than average (299 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (220 per charge)
71
lighter than others in class (124g)
supports focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VA
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
66
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Vlogging factors
Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (299 grams)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-07-13 2013-01-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 315 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-70mm (2.9x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 24.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 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 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $998 $276