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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P200

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX80SonyCyber-shot DSC-P200
Overview
ReleasedApril 20162005
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution18.2 MP7.2 MP
Largest image4896 × 36723072 × 2304
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–400
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not a physical sensor dimension1/1.8-type Super HAD CCD; approximately 7.201 million effective and 7.41 million total photosites. The manual's 9.11 mm optical designation is not the physical sensor width
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and square stills plus Sweep Panorama; no RAWJPEG Fine or Standard, Exif 2.2 / DCF; no RAW
ISO detailSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi Frame Noise Reduction offers ISO 6400 and 12800 using combined exposures–
Image processorBIONZ XSony Real Imaging Processor
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.4f/2.8–5.2
Optical zoom30×3×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisation–
Maximum continuous burst10 fps–
Lens detailZEISS 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 telephotoCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 7.9–23.7 mm, 38–114 mm equivalent. Optional conversion lenses require an adapter; the 30 mm filter specification applies to the accessory system
AutofocusContrast 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 ringFive-area, centre and spot autofocus; single or monitor AF and AF illuminator. Preset focus at 0.5, 1, 3 or 7 m and infinity, rather than continuously adjustable manual focus. Macro approximately 6 cm wide or 30 cm telephoto
ShutterMechanical shutter; Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000 second, aperture-priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/2000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/2000UK specification states Auto 1/8–1/2000 second and Manual 30–1/1000 second; slow-shutter noise reduction applies at 1/6 second or slower
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution fps in High or 2 fps in Low; both limited to ten photographs per sequenceMaker specifies approximately 1.1 seconds between burst images, up to five 7M Fine or eight 7M Standard shots. DPReview measured 1.0 fps at 7M Fine with a 512 MB Memory Stick PRO; no headline fps inferred from the maker's interval. Multi Burst stores 16 reduced-resolution frames in one 1280×960 image; up to 100 VGA Standard shots uses a lower-resolution setting
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie stabilisation combines optical and electronic correction–
FlashBuilt-in manually raised pop-up flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–5.4 m wide or 2.5–3.0 m telephotoBuilt-in flash; ISO Auto approximately 0.2–3.5 m wide or 0.3–2.5 m telephoto. Auto, forced flash, slow sync, off and red-eye reduction; no accessory shoe
Exposure controlsP/A/S/M and Memory Recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV stepsAuto, Program, Manual and nine scene modes; no aperture or shutter priority. Manual exposure offers two aperture settings at each zoom endpoint (F2.8/F5.6 wide, F5.2/F10 telephoto, DPReview); ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Custom one-push white balance is described in the exact manual although omitted from the UK summary table
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detailXAVC 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 mediaMPEG-1 movies, 640×480 at approximately 30 fps Fine (requires Memory Stick PRO), with separate 640×480 Standard and 160×112 modes; the supplied 32 MB Memory Stick does not support Fine movies
AudioStereo microphone and mono playback speaker; XAVC S Linear PCM, AVCHD Dolby Digital or MP4 AAC stereoMonaural movie audio, electret condenser microphone and built-in speaker; not Motion JPEG despite the copied DPReview introductory specification table
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″2″
Screen dots921,600134,400
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesNo
Display detail3.0-type 4:3 TFT LCD, 921600 dots; tilts up 180 degrees without touch control. US specification also gives diagonal as 2.95 inchesFixed 2.0-type TFT; UK specification gives 134400 colour-subpixel dots. English guide rounds to 134000 while retaining a 560×240 dot matrix; 100% LCD field of view
Viewfinder detailRetractable 0.2-type OLED, 638400 dots, 100% coverage and 0.50× equivalent magnification; dioptre adjustment −4 to +3Real-image optical viewfinder; approximately 85% coverage reported by DPReview
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)390 photographs370 photographs
Body weight–144 g
Release detailSony Canada’s 8 March 2016 announcement states availability in April 2016; month precision retainedSony announced planned European shipment in February 2005. Contemporary exact-model reviews confirm sale in 2005, but earliest actual first-sale month remains unresolved; announcement and manual publication dates are not used as sale proof
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I. Micro formats require adaptersMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO; 32 MB Memory Stick supplied. No built-in storage listed
PortsMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0Multi-use connector for USB 2.0 and analogue A/V output; separate DC IN socket. PictBridge printing; optional Cyber-shot Station dock
Wireless connections2.4 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; CIPA claim approximately 390 photographs with LCD or 360 with viewfinderNP-FR1 lithium-ion, nominal 3.6 V, 1220 mAh / 4.4 Wh. CIPA approximately 370 stills / 185 minutes with LCD on, 500 stills / 250 minutes with LCD off at 25°C. Continuous 160-pixel movies approximately 160 / 220 minutes with LCD on / off, not a VGA-runtime claim
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB external power with battery insertedIn-camera charging with supplied AC-LS5/LS5B adapter; approximately 200 minutes at 25°C with camera switched off. DC adapter also powers the camera; optional dock can charge it
Dimensions102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPAUK specification and Japanese archive give 104.0×51.5×27.9 mm width×height×depth, excluding protrusions; English guide instead lists 104.5 mm width, so the regional document discrepancy remains explicit
Weight detailSony 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 weightApproximately 144 g body only (UK specification and exact Japanese archive); approximately 180 g including NP-FR1 battery, Memory Stick and wrist strap in English guide
Materials–Aluminium body; no dust, splash or waterproof rating established
ColoursBlackSilver and red confirmed by Japanese archive; black also listed by DPReview, with regional availability
In the boxNP-BX1, AC adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; adapter model varies regionallyNP-FR1 battery and case, AC-LS5/LS5B adapter, mains lead, combined USB / A/V cable, 32 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap, software CD and instructions; regional contents may differ

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