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Sony WX80 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony WX80 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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 ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Later Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony WX80 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Sony WX80 vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX80 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty close but the WX80 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The WX80 was announced 8 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the WX80 matches up versus the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony ZV-1

 WX80 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony WX80

 ZV-1 WX80 
LaunchedMay 2020January 2013More modern by 89 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony WX80 and Sony ZV-1

 WX80 ZV-1 

Sony WX80 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony WX80 provides physical measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WX80 vs the ZV-1.

Sony WX80 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WX80 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Sony WX80 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX80 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WX80 and ZV-1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WX80 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged WX80 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony WX80 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony WX80 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX80 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony WX80
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX80 Street photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
85
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX80 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
71
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony WX80
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
71
lighter than competition in class (124g)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
81
lighter than competition in class (294g)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography features
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging advice
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
86
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Sony WX80 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX80 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 Sony ZV-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2020-05-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-8.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $276 $750