Sony WX80 vs Sony ZV-1

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony WX80 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

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).

Check the Sony WX80 vs Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.