Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Pentax Optio P80 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30

76

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30

Aperture
Wide aperture
f/2.6
Screen size
Large screen
3.0"
Screen resolution
High resolution screen
921k dots
Touch screen
Touch screen
Less buttons
HDR
In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Pentax Optio P80

56

Runner-up

Pentax Optio P80

Reasons to buy the Pentax Optio P80

Aperture
Wide aperture
f/2.6
Light sensitivity
High ISO
6,400 ISO

differences

Advantages of the Pentax P80

Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
Help
The P80's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Pentax Optio P80 Learn more about
the Pentax P80

Advantages of the Sony DSC-WX30

Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
Help
More than 4x higher resolution screen
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
Help
Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
Help
Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
Help
More than 10% larger screen
Size Significantly smaller 92x51x19 mm vs 102x59x25 mm
Help
Around 40% smaller
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
Help
Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
Help
Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
Help
CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Wide angle Better wide angle 25 mm vs 27 mm
Help
Around 10% better wide angle
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 5 cm vs 10 cm
Help
Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 3.2 fps
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More than 3x faster continuous shooting
Thickness Thinner 0.8" vs 1"
Help
More than 20% thinner
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed 1/1600s vs 1/1000s
Help
Around 40% faster max shutter speed
Weight Slightly lighter 117 g vs 125 g
Help
Around 10% lighter
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Pentax Optio P80 Pentax Optio P80
56 vs 76
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Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a compact with a ultra compact.

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Sony WX50 vs Sony DSC-WX30

I was comparing SONY DSC WX50, SONY TX100V & Canon ELPH 300hs.I was seeking some clarificatons. ...

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.6
Weight Light weight Help
P80:125 g
DSC-WX30:117 g
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
P80:1/1000s
DSC-WX30:1/1600s
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
4 seconds
Zoom Poor zoom Help
P80:4.1x
DSC-WX30:5x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$148 - $179

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Weight Is slightly heavier
Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Compact

$103 - $189

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Weight Is slightly heavier
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Pentax Optio P80 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

Compact

$122

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Aperture Narrower aperture
Nikon Coolpix S3100

Nikon Coolpix S3100

Ultra compact

$132

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Size Significantly smaller
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Pentax Optio M60

Pentax Optio M60

Compact

Size Smaller
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX10

Compact

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Size Smaller
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Casio Exilim EX-ZS6

Casio Exilim ZS6

Compact

$154

Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Size Smaller
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Aperture Narrower aperture

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Ultra compact

$178 - $198

Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Much cheaper
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W670

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W670

Compact

$227 - $254

Zoom Slightly more zoom
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Ultra compact

$228

Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Size Smaller
True resolution Slightly lower true resolution
Sensor size Slightly smaller sensor
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

Sony Cybershot WX7

Compact

$241

Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Touch screen No touch screen
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

Sony Cybershot WX9

Compact

$278

Lowest price Cheaper
Touch screen No touch screen
3D Doesn't take 3D photos

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Pentax Optio P80 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30
Pentax Optio P80 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30
Pentax Optio P80 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30

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