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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P43

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX80SonyCyber-shot DSC-P43
Overview
ReleasedApril 20162004
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.7-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution18.2 MP4.1 MP
Largest image4896 × 36722304 × 1728
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 dimension1/2.7-type Super HAD CCD. Sony Ireland specification rounds effective resolution to 4.1 MP; exact DSC-P41/P43 manual gives 4,065,000 effective and 4,231,000 total photosites. Optical format is not a physical sensor dimension
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and square stills plus Sweep Panorama; no RAWJPEG (Exif 2.2) still images and MPEG-1 mono movies; no RAW. Exact manual and Japan launch table specify 2304×1728 maximum; Ireland specification incorrectly labels the 4M row 2272×1704
ISO detailSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi Frame Noise Reduction offers ISO 6400 and 12800 using combined exposuresAuto or ISO 100, 200 and 400
Image processorBIONZ XReal Imaging Processor on exact Japan product feature page; 14-bit DXP, Clear Luminance NR and Clear Colour NR in Ireland specification
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent33 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 physical 5 mm F2.8 lens, equivalent to 33 mm; no optical zoom. Autofocus from 10 cm to infinity. Precision Digital Zoom up to 3× and Smart Zoom up to 3.6× at VGA are electronic crops/enlargements, not optical magnification. No conversion-lens compatibility or filter diameter in maker specification
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 multi-point or centre autofocus, Single or Monitor AF and AF-assist illuminator. Focus presets 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m and infinity; not continuous manual focusing
ShutterMechanical shutter; Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000 second, aperture-priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/2000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/2000Auto 1/8–1/1000 second in maker Ireland specification; NR Slow Shutter. No manual shutter setting
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution fps in High or 2 fps in Low; both limited to ten photographs per sequenceMaker Ireland specification gives approximately 0.9-second interval and four-shot limited burst; no unrestricted continuous rate established. Multi Burst stores sixteen subframes in one composite, not sixteen full-resolution stills
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 Auto, forced, slow-sync and off with red-eye reduction. ISO Auto range 0.2–3.5 m in exact manual. No hot or accessory shoe
Exposure controlsP/A/S/M and Memory Recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV stepsAuto and Program with ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, multi-pattern or spot metering. Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach and Candle scenes. No manual aperture/shutter, aperture-priority or histogram in maker specification
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 VX Fine 640×480 at 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO. Japan launch also lists standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and 160×112 Video Mail approximately 8.3 fps. Mono audio; manual says no zoom during movie recording
AudioStereo microphone and mono playback speaker; XAVC S Linear PCM, AVCHD Dolby Digital or MP4 AAC stereo–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″1.5″
Screen dots921,60067,000
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-inch TFT LCD, 100% coverage. Maker specification rounded 67,000 dots; exact manual gives 67,200 (280×240). Screen dots are not image pixels
Viewfinder detailRetractable 0.2-type OLED, 638400 dots, 100% coverage and 0.50× equivalent magnification; dioptre adjustment −4 to +3Optical finder separate from LCD
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)390 photographs400 photographs
Body weight–134 g
Release detailSony Canada’s 8 March 2016 announcement states availability in April 2016; month precision retainedSony Japan April 14 announcement planned May 28 2004 sale, also listed by Kakaku; retrospective exact model coverage corroborates actual 2004 release. Worldwide first actual retail month not established, year precision retained. P43 is not a cosmetic P41 alias: exact manual distinguishes A/V output and supplied battery/charger hardware. No maker predecessor link established
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; Duo forms require appropriate adaptor. Supplied 16 MB Memory Stick
PortsMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0Mini-B USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, PTP/PictBridge, mono A/V output and DC input for optional AC-LS5 adaptor. Shared manual explicitly assigns A/V output to P43 only, not P41; no accessory terminal
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 viewfinderTwo supplied NH-AA-DA Ni-MH AA cells; alkaline AA also supported. Approximately 400 shots / 200 minutes CIPA with LCD on and fully charged supplied Ni-MH cells at 25°C, Fine/Single AF, one shot every 30 seconds, flash every second image and power restart every ten. Manual 9,400 images / 470 minutes is playback, not shooting
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB external power with battery insertedSupplied external BC-CS2A/CS2B-series Ni-MH charger, approximately six hours for fully depleted supplied cells at 25°C; not USB or in-camera charging. Optional quick-charge kit times are separate
Dimensions102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA101.2×53.7×35.6 mm width×height×depth, protruding parts excluded in manual
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 weight134 g camera only in maker specification and Japan feature page; approximately 195 g loaded with batteries, Memory Stick and wrist strap in manual
ColoursBlack–
In the boxNP-BX1, AC adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; adapter model varies regionallyTwo rechargeable AA cells, battery case, external BC-CS2-series charger, mains lead, USB and A/V cables, 16 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap and software CD. Shared manual distinguishes P43 rechargeable bundle/A/V from P41 alkaline bundle

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