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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX100VSonyCyber-shot DSC-HX80
Overview
ReleasedApril 2011April 2016
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution16.2 MP18.2 MP
Largest image4608 × 34564896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type progressive-scan Exmor R CMOS; 16.8 million total and 16.2 million effective photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not a physical sensor dimension
Image formatsJPEG still images and MPF 3D images; no RAW. High-resolution Sweep Panorama produces stitched 10480 × 4096 images, distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG 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 processorBIONZBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens27–810 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–5.6f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom30×30×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps10 fps
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; actual 4.8–144 mm; 11 elements in 10 groups including 1 aspherical element. Equivalent range is 27–810 mm for 4:3 stills and 29–870 mm for 16:9 stills. Lens ring selects electronic zoom or manual focusZEISS 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
AutofocusNine-area multi AF, centre AF, flexible spot, tracking and manual focus; AF illuminator. Focus distance from lens front approximately 1 cm at wide angle and 200 cm at telephoto; approximately 7.5× magnified manual-focus checkContrast 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
ShutterMechanical shutter; Auto 2–1/4000 second, Program 1–1/4000 and Manual 30–1/4000Mechanical 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 detailUp to ten full-resolution images at 10 fps, or up to 2 fps in Low mode. Focus, white balance and exposure are fixed from the first frame and flash is disabled. Internal-memory bursts are VGA; a compatible memory card is needed for full-resolution burstsApproximately 10 full-resolution fps in High or 2 fps in Low; both limited to ten photographs per sequence
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot with Standard and Active movie modes; the movie field of view changes with stabilisation modeOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie stabilisation combines optical and electronic correction
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; Auto, forced, off, slow-sync and rear slow-sync modes. ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–12.7 m wide and 2–5.9 m telephotoBuilt-in manually raised pop-up flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–5.4 m wide or 2.5–3.0 m telephoto
Exposure controlsIntelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program, aperture priority, shutter priority and Manual plus scene modes. Internal ND filter reduces light by approximately 3 EV; three memory-recall settings. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV stepsP/A/S/M and Memory Recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailRegion-dependent 1920 × 1080 at 60p or 50p, 28 Mbps; the main frame rate represents the 60p-compatible version. FX and FH record 1920 × 1080 at 60i or 50i, 24 or 17 Mbps; HQ records 1440 × 1080 interlaced at 9 Mbps. Interlaced rates count fields, not progressive frames. MP4 records 1440 × 1080, 1280 × 720 or VGA at 30 fps or 25 fps according to region; optical zoom available while filming; continuous clips approximately 29 minutesXAVC 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 stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; Dolby Digital audio for AVCHD and AAC for MP4Stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; XAVC S Linear PCM, AVCHD Dolby Digital or MP4 AAC stereo
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,000921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailXtra Fine TFT LCD with TruBlack and upward/downward tilt; approximately 921000 dots3.0-type 4:3 TFT LCD, 921600 dots; tilts up 180 degrees without touch control. US specification also gives diagonal as 2.95 inches
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic viewfinder with approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution; eye sensor switches automatically between finder and rear screenRetractable 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)410 photographs390 photographs
Body weight525 g–
Release detailSony Japan's original 7 February 2011 announcement specifies sale on 8 April 2011. April precision is retained without treating that Japanese day as a confirmed international first daySony Canada’s 8 March 2016 announcement states availability in April 2016; month precision retained
Recording mediaApproximately 19 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXCMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I. Micro formats require adapters
PortsProprietary multi terminal for AV and USB; Hi-Speed USB 2.0; mini HDMI and separate DC inputMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0
Wireless connectionsGPS and digital compass record position and shooting direction. TransferJet requires a compatible optional Memory Stick; Eye-Fi card support is distinct from built-in Wi-Fi2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and NFC Type 3 for sharing and remote control; no GPS receiver
Battery life detailNP-FH50 InfoLITHIUM battery. Sony's archived CIPA claim approximately 410 photographs or 205 minutes with LCD, or 440 photographs or 220 minutes with EVF; continuous movie recording approximately 120 minutes with LCD or 130 minutes with EVFNP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 390 photographs with LCD or 360 with viewfinder
ChargingBattery charges in the camera through the supplied AC adapter and DC input; no USB charging or USB power supplyIn-camera USB charging and USB external power with battery inserted
DimensionsApproximately 121.6 × 86.6 × 93.1 mm (width × height × depth)102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA
Weight detailApproximately 525 g camera only, or 577 g including NP-FH50 and Memory Stick DuoSony 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
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxNP-FH50 battery, AC adapter, mains lead, dedicated multi USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap, software CD and instructions; mains fittings vary by regionNP-BX1, AC adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; adapter model varies regionally

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