Sony WX5 vs Sony WX80

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.