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Sony WX10 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Sony WX10 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Sony WX10 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the WX10 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WX10 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the WX80 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WX10 scores versus the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony WX80

 WX10 WX80 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony WX10

 WX80 WX10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Sony WX10 and Sony WX80

 WX10 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX10 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WX10 versus the WX80.

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX10 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WX10 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged WX10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX10 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony WX10
Street photography with Sony WX80
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than others (124g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX10 Sports photography info
Sony WX80 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony WX10
Travel photography with Sony WX80
65
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
71
lighter than others (124 grams)
features touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony WX10
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony WX10
Vlogging with Sony WX80
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Sony WX10 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX10 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-168mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Clear Photo LCD Plus TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161g (0.35 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $276