Sony WX500 vs Sony WX80

Following is a thorough comparison of the Sony WX500 versus Sony WX80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX500 (18MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WX500 was manufactured 2 years after the WX80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WX500 grades versus the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Sony WX500 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX500 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WX500 and the WX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX500 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WX500 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher WX500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.