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Sony WX30 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony WX30 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 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
  • Announced January 2013
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Sony WX30 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony WX30 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX30 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WX30 was brought out 17 months earlier than the WX80 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the WX30 scores vs the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony WX80

 WX30 WX80 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony WX30

 WX80 WX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Sony WX30 and Sony WX80

 WX30 WX80 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony WX30 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony WX30 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Sony WX30 vs Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WX30 vs the WX80.

Sony WX30 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WX30 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony WX30 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX30 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WX30 and WX80.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged WX30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony WX30 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony WX30 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX30 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony WX30
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony WX30 Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (124g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX30 Travel photography info
Sony WX80 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others (117g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition in class (124g)
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX30 Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX30 Vlogging factors
Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Sony WX30 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX30 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-25 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.3 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology XtraFine TFT LCD display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117g (0.26 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" 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 250 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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
Retail pricing $259 $276