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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F505 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-F505SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX80
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 1999April 2016
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor formatOther1/2.3-type
Sensor typeCCDBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution2.02 MP18.2 MP
Largest image1600 × 12004896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range–80–3200
Sensor detail1/2-type interlaced CCD with primary-colour filter; Sony's launch sheet specifies 2.11 million total and 2.02 million effective photosites. The largest output is 1600 × 1200, approximately 1.92 million image pixels; these counts are distinct1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not a physical sensor dimension
Image formatsFine or Standard JPEG; no uncompressed still-image mode (DPReview); email and voice-memo modesJPEG 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
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens38–190 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–3.3f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom5×30×
Stabilisation–Optical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst–10 fps
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar; actual 7.1–35.5 mm, 38–190 mm equivalent; f/2.8–3.3 maximum aperture, aperture-priority settings to f/8; 52 mm filter thread; 2× digital enlargement separately from 5× optical zoomZEISS 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
AutofocusHigh-speed scan AF and macro AF; manual focus ring; normal focus from 0.8 m or 0.5 m at wide angle, macro from 0.08 m at wide angleContrast 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
ShutterSony specifies 1/8–1/725 second in NTSC and 1/6–1/600 second in PAL shutter-priority modes; night scene modes are separateMechanical 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
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; recommended distance approximately 0.3–2.5 m; high, normal and low intensity settingsBuilt-in manually raised pop-up flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–5.4 m wide or 2.5–3.0 m telephoto
Exposure controlsAutomatic, aperture-priority and shutter-priority exposure plus night, night-plus, landscape and panfocus programs; ±1.5 EV compensation; spot metering; Auto, Indoor, Outdoor and One-push white balanceP/A/S/M and Memory Recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Video
Highest video resolution320 × 2401920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailMPEG-1 with sound; 320 × 240 presentation mode up to 15 seconds or 160 × 112 video-mail mode up to 60 seconds; selectable 5/10/15-second recording durations. Native movie frame rate unpublished in the maker launch sheetXAVC 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
AudioBuilt-in microphone and speaker; voice memos with still imagesStereo microphone and mono playback speaker; XAVC S Linear PCM, AVCHD Dolby Digital or MP4 AAC stereo
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size2″3″
Screen dots122,980921,600
Touchscreen–No
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailHybrid reflective/backlit TFT LCD, 122,980 dots; lens/body joint rotates up 90° or down 50°, allowing the screen and lens to face different directions; brightness and backlight controls3.0-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
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)–390 photographs
Body weight435 g–
Release detailSony Japan's original August 1999 launch page states 21 September 1999 availability in its pictured model/price table. Japanese kit is DSC-F505K; international camera name DSC-F505. Announcement date is not the sale dateSony Canada’s 8 March 2016 announcement states availability in April 2016; month precision retained
Recording mediaMemory Stick; Japanese DSC-F505K kit includes 4 MB MSA-4A cardMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I. Micro formats require adapters
PortsUSB, serial digital I/O and composite AV output with mono audio; NTSC/PAL outputMicro 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 detailNP-FS11 supplied, with NP-F10 supported; Sony claims approximately 60 minutes or up to 1,100 consecutive VGA photographs with flash off, rather than modern CIPA still-image testing; approximately 70 minutes of video-mail capture or 90 minutes playbackNP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 390 photographs with LCD or 360 with viewfinder
ChargingAC-VF10 adapter/charger with DK-115 connection cord included in Japanese kitIn-camera USB charging and USB external power with battery inserted
DimensionsApproximately 107.2 × 62.2 × 135.9 mm (width × height × depth)102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA
Weight detailApproximately 435 g camera only; 475 g including NP-FS11, wrist strap, lens cap and 4 MB Memory StickSony 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 boxJapanese DSC-F505K kit includes 4 MB Memory Stick, NP-FS11 battery, AC-VF10 adapter/charger with DK-115 cord, AV cable, lens cap and wrist strapNP-BX1, AC adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; adapter model varies regionally

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