Sony WX5 vs Sony WX80
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Sony WX5 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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

Sony WX5 vs Sony WX80 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony WX5 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WX5 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WX5 was released 3 years before the WX80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WX5 scores versus the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sony WX5 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Sony WX5 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony WX80
WX5 | WX80 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony WX5
WX80 | WX5 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 30 months |
Common features in the Sony WX5 and Sony WX80
WX5 | WX80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Sony WX5 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony WX5 provides outer dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and 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).
Contrast the Sony WX5 and Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WX5 and the WX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX5 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony WX5 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX5 and WX80.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX80 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older WX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony WX5 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony WX5 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-07-08 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.4-5.9 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146g (0.32 lbs) | 124g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") | 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 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $250 | $276 |