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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX80SonyCyber-shot DSC-V1
Overview
ReleasedApril 2016May 2003
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution18.2 MP5.1 MP
Largest image4896 × 36722592 × 1944
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–800
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 interlaced Super HAD CCD, approximately 5.3 million total photosites and primary-colour filter; optical format is not physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and square stills plus Sweep Panorama; no RAWJPEG Fine/Standard, uncompressed TIFF plus JPEG, and animated GIF Clip Motion; 4:3 or 3:2 photographs. No RAW
ISO detailSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi Frame Noise Reduction offers ISO 6400 and 12800 using combined exposures–
Image processorBIONZ XReal Imaging Technology with 14-bit DXP A/D conversion, SRC interpolation and colour/luminance/slow-shutter noise reduction
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent34–136 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.4f/2.8–4
Optical zoom30×4×
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-Sonnar, actual 7–28 mm; eight elements in seven groups with two aspherical elements and six-blade iris; optional conversion lenses
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 ringSingle, Monitoring and Continuous AF; three-point automatic, five-point selectable or spot areas. Hologram laser-pattern AF assist; preset manual focus. Macro approximately 10 cm wide or 40 cm telephoto
ShutterMechanical shutter; Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000 second, aperture-priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/2000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/2000Auto 1/8–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, shutter-priority and Manual 30–1/1000; slow-shutter noise reduction
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution fps in High or 2 fps in Low; both limited to ten photographs per sequenceBurst 3 records only three full-resolution photographs, approximately 0.5-second intervals without flash. Multi Burst records sixteen 320 × 240 frames combined into one 1.2M image, with 1/30, 1/15 or 1/7.5-second intervals; this is not full-resolution 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 pop-up flash and Advanced Accessory Shoe/ACC connection for compatible Sony external flash; Auto, forced, slow-sync and red-eye reduction. Manual recommends ISO Auto range 0.4–2.8 m wide or 0.4–2.0 m telephoto
Exposure controlsP/A/S/M and Memory Recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV stepsP/A/S/M, Auto and six scene modes; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; live histogram and AE lock
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps640 × 480 at 17 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 Movie VX, 640 × 480 at approximately 17 effective fps, or video-mail 160 × 112 at approximately 8 fps; recording to available card capacity. Optical zoom unavailable during recording
AudioStereo microphone and mono playback speaker; XAVC S Linear PCM, AVCHD Dolby Digital or MP4 AAC stereoMPEG1 mono movie sound and voice annotations; built-in microphone and speaker
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 TFT LCD; operating manual specifies 123200 dots, launch rounds to 123000. Live histogram and adjustable brightness
Viewfinder detailRetractable 0.2-type OLED, 638400 dots, 100% coverage and 0.50× equivalent magnification; dioptre adjustment −4 to +3Optical zoom viewfinder without dioptre adjustment; DPReview measured approximately 84% coverage
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)390 photographs150 photographs
Body weight–270 g
Release detailSony Canada’s 8 March 2016 announcement states availability in April 2016; month precision retainedSony Japan’s 30 April 2003 announcement specifies retail sale on 23 May 2003; May precision retained without assuming the Japanese day was the international first-sale day
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; Memory Stick Duo requires adapter. Supplied 32 MB card is removable storage
PortsMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0Mini-B USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono A/V minijack with NTSC/PAL output, DC input and 2.5 mm ACC accessory jack
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-FC11 InfoLITHIUM; maker claim approximately 150 photographs/75 minutes with LCD or 200/100 minutes with LCD off, at 25°C, one shot every 30 seconds, alternating zoom ends, flash every second shot and power cycle every ten shots.
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB external power with battery insertedBattery charges inside camera through supplied AC-LS5 adapter/DC input; approximately 150 minutes at 25°C
Dimensions102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA99.5 × 65.2 × 56.8 mm (width × height × depth)
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 270 g body only; operating manual gives 300 g including NP-FC11, Memory Stick and hand strap
Materials–Aluminium-alloy body in Sony launch announcement
ColoursBlackSilver
In the boxNP-BX1, AC adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; adapter model varies regionallyNP-FC11, AC adapter/mains lead, 32 MB Memory Stick, USB and A/V cables, hand strap, software CD-ROM and instructions

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