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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX80SonyCyber-shot DSC-W380
Overview
ReleasedApril 2016January 2010
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution18.2 MP14.1 MP
Largest image4896 × 36724320 × 3240
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not a physical sensor dimension1/2.3-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 14.1 million effective and 14.5 million total photosites; optical format is not physical dimensions
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and square stills plus Sweep Panorama; no RAWJPEG, maximum 4320 × 3240; 16:9 images 4320 × 2432 or 1920 × 1080. Sweep Panorama records 4912 × 1080 or 7152 × 1080 horizontally, 3424 × 1920 or 4912 × 1920 vertically
ISO detailSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi Frame Noise Reduction offers ISO 6400 and 12800 using combined exposuresAuto or ISO 80–3200 at full resolution
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ with standard and Plus D-range optimisation, Clear RAW NR and slow-shutter noise reduction; still photographs recorded as JPEG rather than RAW
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent24–120 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.4f/2.4–5.9
Optical zoom30×5×
StabilisationOptical lens 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 telephotoSony G lens, actual 4.25–21.25 mm, equivalent to 24–120 mm for stills; six elements in five groups including five aspherical elements. Movie field of view equivalent to 28–140 mm in 16:9 or 34–170 mm in 4:3. No conversion-lens or filter attachment
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 ringNine-area Multipoint, centre or spot AF with illuminator; auto/macro focus approximately 5 cm wide or 50 cm telephoto. Face detection with child/adult priority, Smile Shutter, blink detection and face-triggered self-timer
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 approximately 2–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 second
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution fps in High or 2 fps in Low; both limited to ten photographs per sequenceSony Japan specifies approximately 1.5 fps at maximum resolution for up to four frames. Handbook permits up to 100 successive images with slower intervals; focus, white balance and exposure remain fixed from the first frame and flash is disabled
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie stabilisation combines optical and electronic correctionOptical SteadyShot
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 with Auto, forced, off, slow-sync and red-eye reduction; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–4.8 m wide or 0.5–2.0 m telephoto
Exposure controlsP/A/S/M and Memory Recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV stepsIntelligent Auto, Easy, Program Auto, Sweep Panorama and eleven scene selections including fireworks; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. One-push custom white balance; shutter and aperture remain automatic
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1280 × 720 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-4 Visual progressive 1280 × 720 at approximately 30 fps, Fine 9 Mbps or Standard 6 Mbps; VGA 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps and 3 Mbps. AAC audio in MP4 files. Optical zoom available during movies; continuous recording approximately 29 minutes
AudioStereo microphone and mono playback speaker; XAVC S Linear PCM, AVCHD Dolby Digital or MP4 AAC stereoBuilt-in mono microphone and speaker; mono AV audio output
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″2.7″
Screen dots921,600230,400
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 2.7-type Clear Photo TFT LCD, 230400 dots; no optical or electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder detailRetractable 0.2-type OLED, 638400 dots, 100% coverage and 0.50× equivalent magnification; dioptre adjustment −4 to +3–
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)390 photographs220 photographs
Body weight–108 g
Release detailSony Canada’s 8 March 2016 announcement states availability in April 2016; month precision retainedSony Hong Kong 13 January 2010 announcement describes the W380 as available at its retail price. Sony Japan scheduled 5 February 2010. Exact first global retail day unconfirmed
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I. Micro formats require adaptersApproximately 45 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC and SDXC. For movies, Sony recommends PRO Duo Mark2, PRO-HG Duo or SD-family Class4 or faster
PortsMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0Type3 multi-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, AV, DC input and optional HD component cable; no HDMI socket
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 viewfinderSupplied NP-BN1, typical 2.3 Wh/630 mAh and minimum 2.2 Wh/600 mAh. Exact W380 manual CIPA claim approximately 220 photographs/110 minutes at 25°C, Normal display, fully charged battery, Memory Stick PRO Duo, alternating zoom ends, flash every second shot and power cycle every ten
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB external power with battery insertedExternal BC-CSN/BC-CSNB battery charger, approximately 245 minutes full or 185 minutes normal charge at 25°C; optional AC-LS5 AC adapter
Dimensions102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA91.7 × 51.9 × 20.9 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA dimensions; manual gives 19.7 mm 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 108 g body-only in Sony Japan specifications; approximately 124 g including NP-BN1 and Memory Stick Duo
Materials–Metal body (PhotographyBlog)
ColoursBlackSilver, black, red or gold; regional availability varies
In the boxNP-BX1, AC adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; adapter model varies regionallyNP-BN1, external battery charger, multi-use USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software/handbook CD-ROM and instructions; memory card sold separately

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