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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX30VSonyCyber-shot DSC-HX80
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2012April 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 Exmor R CMOS; approximately 18.9 million total 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 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 detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 100–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use Clear Image technology with 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 lens25–500 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.2–5.8f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom20×30×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps10 fps
Lens detailSony G lens; actual 4.45–89 mm; 12 elements in 9 groups including 4 aspherical elements. Equivalent still-photo range is 25–500 mm at 4:3 or 27.5–550 mm at 16:9. Clear Image Zoom extends to 40× using digital enlargementZEISS 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, manual and semi-manual focus, subject and face tracking. Focus distance from lens front approximately 1 cm wide or 170 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; Auto 4–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600 and Manual 30–1/1600. At ISO above 3200 the slowest shutter is 1/4 secondMechanical 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. Focus, white balance and exposure remain fixed from the first frame; flash disabled. Internal-memory bursts use VGA resolution; compatible memory card required 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 for stills; Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotationOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie stabilisation combines optical and electronic correction
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; Auto, forced, off and slow-sync. ISO Auto range approximately 0.4–7.1 m wide or 1.5–3.9 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 and Manual plus scene modes, picture effects and panorama. 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 records 1920 × 1080 at region-dependent 60p or 50p, 28 Mbps; main rate represents the 60p version. FX/FH use 60i or 50i at 24/17 Mbps; HQ uses 1440 × 1080 interlaced at 9 Mbps. Interlaced rates count fields. MP4 includes 1440 × 1080, 720p and VGA; Japan specifies 30 fps. Standard 16:9 movie angle is 27.5–550 mm equivalent; Active correction changes it to 28–784 mm. Optical zoom available while filming; 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
AudioStereo microphone and mono playback speaker; Dolby Digital stereo in AVCHD or AAC in MP4Stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; XAVC S Linear PCM, AVCHD Dolby Digital or MP4 AAC stereo
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,000921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screen–Yes
Display detailXtra Fine TFT LCD with TruBlack; maker archive approximately 921000 dots, original operating instructions 921600 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 detail–Retractable 0.2-type OLED, 638400 dots, 100% coverage and 0.50× equivalent magnification; dioptre adjustment −4 to +3
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)320 photographs390 photographs
Body weight221 g–
Release detailSony Japan’s 28 February 2012 announcement specifies sale on 16 March 2012. March 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 105 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXC. Memory Stick Micro, microSD and microSDHC require separate adaptersMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I. Micro formats require adapters
PortsMicro USB, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and mini HDMIMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0
Wireless connectionsIEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi for image transfer; GPS, digital compass and route logging. TransferJet needs a compatible optional Memory Stick; Eye-Fi support uses a separate card2.4 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. Maker CIPA claim approximately 320 photographs or 160 minutes; continuous movie recording approximately 75 minutes, with individual clips limited to approximately 29 minutesNP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 390 photographs with LCD or 360 with viewfinder
ChargingIn-camera micro USB charging with the camera off, using the supplied AC-UB10/UB10B adapter or a computer. Supplied adapter supports playback power; optional AC-UD10 supports shooting and playback powerIn-camera USB charging and USB external power with battery inserted
DimensionsApproximately 106.6 × 61.9 × 34.6 mm (width × height × depth); thinnest part 27.4 mm excluding protrusions102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA
Weight detailApproximately 221 g camera only, or 254 g including NP-BG1 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
ColoursBlack; brown also listed for JapanBlack
In the boxNP-BG1 battery, AC-UB10/UB10B adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap 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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