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Sony WX300 vs Sony WX80

Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony WX300 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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 WX300 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony WX300 and Sony WX80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the WX300 (18MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WX300 was unveiled 2 months later than the WX80 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the WX300 grades against the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony WX80

 WX300 WX80 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony WX300

 WX80 WX300 

Common features in the Sony WX300 and Sony WX80

 WX300 WX80 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony WX300 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony WX300 has external dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WX300 compared to the WX80.

Sony WX300 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WX300 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony WX300 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX300 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX300 and WX80.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX300 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Sony WX300 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony WX300 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX300 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
36
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX300 Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony WX300
Sports photography with Sony WX80
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX300 Travel photography factors
Sony WX80 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (124g)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony WX300
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX300 Vlogging info
Sony WX80 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Sony WX300 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX300 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-20 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 4.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 166 gr (0.37 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $330 $276