Sony W530 vs Sony WX80
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Sony W530 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony W530 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are available at Sony W530 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony WX80
W530 | WX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony W530
WX80 | W530 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Sony W530 and Sony WX80
W530 | WX80 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Examine the Sony W530 vs Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W530 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony W530 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |