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Sony W320 vs Sony WX80

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony W320 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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 W320 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Sony W320 and Sony WX80, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the W320 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W320 was released 4 years earlier than the WX80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the W320 matches up vs the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony WX80

 W320 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony W320

 WX80 W320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Sony W320 and Sony WX80

 W320 WX80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony W320 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony W320 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the W320 and the WX80.

Sony W320 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W320 and WX80 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W320 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W320 and WX80.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX80 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older W320 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony W320 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W320 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W320 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX80 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W320
Street photography with Sony WX80
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others in class (124g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W320
Sports photography with Sony WX80
26
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W320 Travel photography information
Sony WX80 Travel photography information
66
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than others in class (124g)
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W320 Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
33
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Sony W320 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W320 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 117g (0.26 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $269 $276