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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P3

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX80SonyCyber-shot DSC-P3
Overview
ReleasedApril 20162001
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution18.2 MP2.8 MP
Largest image4896 × 36721920 × 1440
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; maker announcement gives approximately 2.82 million effective and 3.34 million total photosites. Exact manual and US datasheet specify 2.822 million effective; cropped effective image area differs from zoom-lens P5. The 8.93 mm optical designation is not physical sensor width
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and square stills plus Sweep Panorama; no RAWJPEG, uncompressed TIFF, GIF for Text and Clip Motion; no RAW. TIFF is not sensor RAW
ISO detailSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi Frame Noise Reduction offers ISO 6400 and 12800 using combined exposures–
Image processorBIONZ X14-bit DXP analogue-to-digital conversion
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent36 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.4f/2.8
Optical zoom30×1×
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 telephotoFixed focal length Sony lens, actual 6.9 mm, 36 mm equivalent, F2.8; no optical zoom. 3× precision digital zoom crops/enlarges pixels. Normal autofocus from 25 cm; macro from 10 cm
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 ringAutofocus with AF illuminator; five-step focus presets rather than continuously adjustable manual focus
ShutterMechanical 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 full-resolution fps in High or 2 fps in Low; both limited to ten photographs per sequenceTwo-frame full-resolution burst at up to 2 fps per maker US announcement and datasheet; brief two-shot sequence, not sustained continuous shooting
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; approximately 0.3–3.0 m at ISO Auto. Auto, forced, off and red-eye reduction; no accessory terminal in exact US datasheet
Exposure controlsP/A/S/M and Memory Recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV stepsAutomatic exposure and Twilight scene mode; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. White balance Auto, Hold, Indoor or Outdoor; no manual exposure or aperture/shutter priority
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps320 × 240
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 with sound: 320×240 HQ and Presentation modes, or 160×112 Video Mail. Maximum frame rate omitted because US datasheet describes 16 fps HQ playback rather than an independently resolved recording rate. 128 MB card holds approximately 5 minutes 40 seconds HQ, 22 minutes 40 seconds Presentation or 90 minutes mail; bundled card is 8 MB
AudioStereo microphone and mono playback speaker; XAVC S Linear PCM, AVCHD Dolby Digital or MP4 AAC stereoBuilt-in electret condenser microphone and dynamic speaker; monaural MPEG-1 audio with movies or still-image annotations
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″1.5″
Screen dots921,600123,200
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 1.5-type TFT, 123200 colour-subpixel dots (560×220)
Viewfinder detailRetractable 0.2-type OLED, 638400 dots, 100% coverage and 0.50× equivalent magnification; dioptre adjustment −4 to +3Eye-level optical viewfinder plus separate top status display
Connections and design
Body weight–165 g
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)390 photographs–
Release detailSony Canada’s 8 March 2016 announcement states availability in April 2016; month precision retainedSony announced planned Japanese availability on 4 October 2001 and US October availability. Contemporary exact-model review listing dated December 2001 establishes the retail generation; earliest actual worldwide first-sale month remains unresolved, so year precision retained. Sony explicitly calls both P3 and P5 successors to P1
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I. Micro formats require adaptersMemory Stick; 8 MB card supplied. US datasheet range extends to 128 MB; later PRO compatibility not established
PortsMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0USB mini-B, monaural A/V minijack and DC IN; USB transfer speed not inferred from generic cable listings
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-FC10 InfoLITHIUM C, 3.6 V, 675 mAh / 2.4 Wh. Exact manual continuous still test: 1200 shots / 60 minutes LCD on or 1800 / 90 minutes LCD off, 25°C, 640×480 Standard quality, power save off and approximately four-second intervals. Not average-use or CIPA headline. Continuous 160×112 movies approximately 60 minutes LCD on or 90 minutes LCD off
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB external power with battery insertedIn-camera charging using AC-LS1A adapter; approximately 150 minutes full charge or 90 minutes normal charge at 25°C, fully discharged battery. Adapter also supplies external power
Dimensions102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA112.5×53.8×38.1 mm width×height×depth excluding protrusions
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 165 g body (exact maker announcement); 194 g including NP-FC10, Memory Stick and wrist strap (exact manual)
ColoursBlackSilver and blue confirmed by exact Japanese maker launch
In the boxNP-BX1, AC adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; adapter model varies regionallyNP-FC10 battery, AC-LS1A adapter and mains lead, USB and A/V cables, 8 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap, software CD and operating instructions; software bundle varies regionally

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