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Sony W530 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony W530 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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 W530 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony W530 vs Sony WX80, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the W530 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W530 was launched 24 months prior to the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the W530 matches up vs the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony WX80

 W530 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony W530

 WX80 W530 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Sony W530 and Sony WX80

 W530 WX80 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sony W530 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony W530 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the W530 vs the WX80.

Sony W530 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W530 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W530 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W530 and WX80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX80 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged W530 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony W530 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W530 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W530
Street photography with Sony WX80
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (124g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W530 Sports photography advice
Sony WX80 Sports photography advice
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition (124g)
has focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W530 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W530 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Sony W530 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W530 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.7 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 size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear Photo LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $269 $276