Sony W800 vs Sony WX80

Let's look more closely at the Sony W800 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the W800 (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W800 was launched 14 months later than the WX80 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the W800 scores vs the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Sony W800 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony W800 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the W800 vs the WX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W800 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W800 and WX80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger W800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.