Cyber-shot DSC-HX80

Released April 2016

A pocketable 30× zoom camera with a retractable OLED viewfinder, selfie-tilting screen and Wi-Fi sharing.

Specifications

Camera type: Compact
Sensor format: 1/2.3-type
Sensor type: Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution: 18.2 MP
Largest image: 4896 × 3672
RAW recording: No
Standard ISO range: 80–3200
Sensor detail: 1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not a physical sensor dimension
Image formats: JPEG Fine or Standard; 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and square stills plus Sweep Panorama; no RAW
ISO detail: Single-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi Frame Noise Reduction offers ISO 6400 and 12800 using combined exposures
Image processor: BIONZ X

Built-in lens: 24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture: f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom: 30×
Stabilisation: Optical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst: 10 fps
Lens detail: ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*, actual 4.1–123 mm, 11 elements in 10 groups including five aspherical elements; minimum focus approximately 5 cm wide or 250 cm telephoto
Autofocus: Contrast autofocus with wide, centre, flexible spot and expanded flexible spot areas; AF-S, with AF-C in Advanced Sports and movie modes only; no manual focus or lens control ring
Shutter: Mechanical shutter; Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000 second, aperture-priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/2000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/2000
Burst detail: Approximately 10 full-resolution fps in High or 2 fps in Low; both limited to ten photographs per sequence
Stabilisation detail: Optical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie stabilisation combines optical and electronic correction
Flash: Built-in manually raised pop-up flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–5.4 m wide or 2.5–3.0 m telephoto
Exposure controls: P/A/S/M and Memory Recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps

Highest video resolution: 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detail: XAVC S Full HD at 60p, 30p or 24p, 50 Mbps; AVCHD Full HD at 60p, 60i or 24p; PAL-region rates differ. Optical zoom during filming; XAVC S requires compatible Class 10 or faster SDXC media
Audio: Stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; XAVC S Linear PCM, AVCHD Dolby Digital or MP4 AAC stereo

Viewfinder: Electronic
Screen size: 3″
Screen dots: 921,600
Touchscreen: No
Tilting screen: Yes
Display detail: 3.0-type 4:3 TFT LCD, 921600 dots; tilts up 180 degrees without touch control. US specification also gives diagonal as 2.95 inches
Viewfinder detail: Retractable 0.2-type OLED, 638400 dots, 100% coverage and 0.50× equivalent magnification; dioptre adjustment −4 to +3

Wi-Fi: Yes
Battery life (maker's claim): 390 photographs
Release detail: Sony Canada’s 8 March 2016 announcement states availability in April 2016; month precision retained
Recording media: Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I. Micro formats require adapters
Ports: Micro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0
Wireless connections: 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and NFC Type 3 for sharing and remote control; no GPS receiver
Battery life detail: NP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 390 photographs with LCD or 360 with viewfinder
Charging: In-camera USB charging and USB external power with battery inserted
Dimensions: 102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA
Weight detail: Sony US specifies body-only weight as 7.69 oz; operating manual gives approximately 245 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick. Loaded weight is not body weight
Colours: Black
In the box: NP-BX1, AC adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; adapter model varies regionally

Model	Type	Sensor	Megapixels	Lens	Video	Body weight	Released
SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX90V	Compact	1/2.3-type	18.2	24–720 mm equivalent	1920 × 1080 at 60 fps	218 g	Jun 2015
SonyCyber-shot DSC-WX500	Compact	1/2.3-type	18.2	24–720 mm equivalent	1920 × 1080 at 60 fps	209 g	2015
SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX60V	Compact	1/2.3-type	20.4	24–720 mm equivalent	1920 × 1080 at 60 fps	246 g	Mar 2014