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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX300SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX80
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2013April 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 resolution20.4 MP18.2 MP
Largest image5184 × 38884896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total and 20.4 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 stills and MPF 3D stills; no RAW. High-resolution Sweep Panorama uses stitched output distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG Fine or Standard; 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and square stills plus Sweep Panorama; no RAW
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 4000–12800 uses Clear Image technology and multi-frame compositingSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi Frame Noise Reduction offers ISO 6400 and 12800 using combined exposures
Image processorBIONZBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom50×30×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps10 fps
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*, actual 4.3–215 mm; 15 elements in 10 groups with one Super ED, two ED and three aspherical elements, seven-blade iris. Equivalent 24–1200 mm applies to 4:3 stills; 16:9 stills use 26–1300 mm. Movie field of view changes with aspect ratio and stabilisation mode. Clear Image Zoom and digital zoom are distinct from 50× 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 AF, centre, spot and flexible spot; manual focus, subject and face tracking. Minimum AF distance from lens front approximately 1 cm wide or 240 cm telephotoContrast 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; Manual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second, aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000Mechanical 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 detailMaker maximum approximately 10 fps at full resolution for up to ten images; shooting mode and flash affect speed. ePHOTOzine's test did not reach 10 fpsApproximately 10 full-resolution fps in High or 2 fps in Low; both limited to ten photographs per sequence
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot with dual-group lens correction; Active movie mode adds electronic correction including rotation and changes field of viewOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie stabilisation combines optical and electronic correction
FlashBuilt-in flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.5–8.5 m wide or 2.4–3.5 m telephoto. No external flash shoeBuilt-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, aperture priority, shutter priority and Manual plus memory recall and automatic/scene modes; 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 detailAVCHD 2.0 Full HD 1920 × 1080 at 60p in Japan or 50p in the UK, 28 Mbps; interlaced 60i/50i modes count fields rather than progressive frames. Japanese MP4 includes 1440 × 1080, 1280 × 720 and VGA at 30 fps; UK specification lists 25 fps. Optical zoom available during recording. Single-clip limit approximately 29 minutes; MP4 12M approximately 15 minutes owing to 2 GB 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
Audio–Stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; XAVC S Linear PCM, AVCHD Dolby Digital or MP4 AAC stereo
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detail3.0-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD with 921600 dots on Sony UK support specification; Sony Japan rounds to approximately 921000. Tilts up and down, without touch input3.0-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 finder, approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution. Manual LCD/finder switching; no automatic eye sensorRetractable 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)310 photographs390 photographs
Body weight623 g–
Release detailSony Japan's 27 February 2013 announcement gives local sale on 8 March 2013; Hong Kong's 1 March notice states mid-March availability. March precision retained without claiming an international first daySony Canada’s 8 March 2016 announcement states availability in April 2016; month precision retained
Recording mediaApproximately 48 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC. Micro versions require separate adaptersMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I. Micro formats require adapters
PortsMulti terminal, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMIMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0
Wireless connectionsNo built-in Wi-Fi or GPS; maker supports compatible Eye-Fi cards separately2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and NFC Type 3 for sharing and remote control; no GPS receiver
Battery life detailNP-BX1; maker CIPA approximately 310 photographs with LCD or 400 with EVF. Actual movie-shooting battery claim approximately 50 minutes LCD or 55 minutes EVF, distinct from single-clip limitNP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 390 photographs with LCD or 360 with viewfinder
ChargingUSB battery charging; shooting power supply requires optional AC-UD10 adapterIn-camera USB charging and USB external power with battery inserted
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth, or 103.2 mm depth measured from lens front to rear monitor102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA
Weight detailApproximately 623 g body only or 650 g including NP-BX1 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-BX1 battery, AC-UB10 family adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-BX1, AC adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; adapter model varies regionally

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