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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX10VSonyCyber-shot DSC-HX80
Overview
Released2012April 2016
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution18.2 MP18.2 MP
Largest image4896 × 36724896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; 18.9 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical sensor size1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not a physical sensor dimension
Image formatsJPEG and MPF for 3D stills; Sweep Panorama stitches up to 10480×4096 independently of sensor resolutionJPEG Fine or Standard; 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and square stills plus Sweep Panorama; no RAW
ISO detailStandard single-frame ISO100–3200; ISO6400 and12800 use image-overlay processing, with flash unavailable. Movie automatic equivalents ISO100–1000 or up to2000 in high-sensitivity modeSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi Frame Noise Reduction offers ISO 6400 and 12800 using combined exposures
Image processorBIONZ with D-Range Optimizer and multi-frame HDR/noise-reduction modesBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–384 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.3–5.9f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom16×30×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps10 fps
Lens detailSony G lens: actual 4.28–68.48 mm, ten elements in seven groups including four aspherical elements. Stills 26–416 mm equivalent at 16:9. Movie 16:9 equivalents 25–400 mm Standard or 26–546 mm Active; digital Clear Image Zoom is not 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
AutofocusNine-point multi-area, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking AF; AF illuminator. Approximately 5 cm wide or 120 cm telephoto to infinity; no manual focusContrast 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: Intelligent Auto 4–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600, Manual 30–1/1600Mechanical 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 detailApproximately 10 fps at full resolution, maximum ten frames; some modes unavailable and flash reduces rate. Processing pause follows burst. This is a finite burst, not sustained ten-fps shootingApproximately 10 full-resolution fps in High or 2 fps in Low; both limited to ten photographs per sequence
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correctionOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie stabilisation combines optical and electronic correction
FlashMotorised pop-up flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.25–5.3 m wide or 1.2–2.9 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 controlsProgram, Manual, Intelligent/Superior Auto, scene, background-defocus, picture-effect, panorama and 3D modes. Manual aperture gives two ND-filter settings rather than a continuously adjustable iris. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; exposure bracketingP/A/S/M and Memory Recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailAVCHD 1920×1080 at50 i in PAL regions or60 i in NTSC regions, interlaced fields rather than50/60 progressive frames; 24 Mbps FX or17 Mbps FH. 1440×1080 HQ9 Mbps. MP4 1440×1080 at approximately30 progressive fps12 Mbps, 720p6 Mbps orVGA3 Mbps. Optical zoom while recording; approximately29-minute clip limitXAVC 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
AudioStereo built-in microphone; mono speaker; wind-noise reduction and microphone reference level settingsStereo microphone and mono playback speaker; XAVC S Linear PCM, AVCHD Dolby Digital or MP4 AAC stereo
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed Xtra Fine3-inch TFT LCD, 921600 colour-subpixel dots; no viewfinder or touchscreen3.0-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-FiNoYes
Battery life (maker's claim)340 photographs390 photographs
Body weight204 g–
Release detailSony Japan announced16March2012 sale, with other regional launch notices also planningMarch. Contemporary2012 tests and catalogue establish the sold generation; earliest worldwide actual first-sale month remains unresolved, so2012 year precision retainedSony Canada’s 8 March 2016 announcement states availability in April 2016; month precision retained
Recording mediaApproximately19 MB internal memory (exact maker/manual; PhotographyBlog11 MB statement conflicts). Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC; compatible Memory Stick Micro/microSD/microSDHC require adapters. Movies need suitable Class4 SD or Mark2/PRO-HG mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I. Micro formats require adapters
PortsMicroUSB2.0 and miniHDMI; TransferJet varies by regional model. No external microphone socket listedMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0
Wireless connectionsNo built-in Wi-Fi; supported Eye-Fi memory cards are separate accessories. GPS, compass and GPS route logging built in; HX10 without V omits GPS2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and NFC Type 3 for sharing and remote control; no GPS receiver
Battery life detailNP-BG1 supplied, NP-FG1 optional; approximately340 images/170 minutes CIPA with GPS off. Movie85-minute total battery endurance is distinct from29-minute clip limitNP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 390 photographs with LCD or 360 with viewfinder
ChargingIn-camera microUSB charging: approximately175-minute full charge with supplied AC adapter from depleted battery at25°C. Computer USB charging supported. Supplied AC-UB10-series adapter powers playback; separately sold AC-UD10 also powers shootingIn-camera USB charging and USB external power with battery inserted
Dimensions104.7×59.7×33.8 mm width×height×depth, CIPA102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA
Weight detail204 g body only; 234 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick Duo under CIPA conditionsSony 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
ColoursBlack; Japanese archive also lists white and red. Regional finishes differBlack
In the boxNP-BG1 battery, AC-UB10-series AC adapter, microUSB cable, wrist strap and instructions; mains adapter suffix varies by regionNP-BX1, AC adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; adapter model varies regionally

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