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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W7

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX80SonyCyber-shot DSC-W7
Overview
ReleasedApril 2016March 2005
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 primary-colour CCD; original Japanese maker sheet gives 7.4 million total and 7.2 million effective photosites
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and square stills plus Sweep Panorama; no RAWJPEG Fine or Standard; native 3072 × 2304 or 3072 × 2048 in 3:2 mode; no RAW recording
ISO detailSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi Frame Noise Reduction offers ISO 6400 and 12800 using combined exposures–
Image processorBIONZ XReal 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; optional VAD-WA adaptor supports conversion lenses and filters
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 ringMulti-point or centre AF with illuminator; normal range from 0.5 m, macro from 0.06 m wide or 0.3 m telephoto; five preset focus distances
ShutterMechanical shutter; Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000 second, aperture-priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/2000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/2000Automatic 1/8–1/2000 second; Program 1–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 second
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution fps in High or 2 fps in Low; both limited to ten photographs per sequenceMaker specifies up to five full-resolution frames at approximately 0.9-second intervals; Multi Burst captures 16 small images into a composite and is a separate mode
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 automatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; UK maker reach 0.2–4.5 m wide or 0.3–2.5 m telephoto; no hot shoe
Exposure controlsP/A/S/M and Memory Recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV stepsAutomatic, program and manual exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; seven scenes including Snow; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; histogram
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 with mono sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO and cannot use internal memory; Standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and video-mail 160 × 112 approximately 8.3 fps
AudioStereo microphone and mono playback speaker; XAVC S Linear PCM, AVCHD Dolby Digital or MP4 AAC stereo–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots921,600115,000
TouchscreenNo–
Tilting screenYes–
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 inches2.5-inch TFT with 115,000 dots in both original Japanese maker sheet and current UK support; optical real-image finder
Viewfinder detailRetractable 0.2-type OLED, 638400 dots, 100% coverage and 0.50× equivalent magnification; dioptre adjustment −4 to +3–
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)390 photographs380 photographs
Body weight–197 g
Release detailSony Canada’s 8 March 2016 announcement states availability in April 2016; month precision retainedOriginal Japanese launch sheet gives 18 March 2005 first sale
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I. Micro formats require adapters32 MB internal memory; full-size Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO slot, with Duo variants using an adaptor; internal memory is used with the card removed
PortsMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mini-B, mono composite AV output and PictBridge direct printing
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 NiMH cells; maker CIPA claim 370 photographs or 190 minutes; original Japanese launch sheet separately gives 70 photographs with optional AA alkaline cells
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB external power with battery insertedSupplied BC-CS2 external NiMH charger
Dimensions102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA91 × 60 × 37.1 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 197 g camera only; 253 g including battery, card and strap in original maker table
ColoursBlackSilver in the original Japanese launch list
In the boxNP-BX1, AC adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; adapter model varies regionallyTwo NH-AA-DA rechargeable cells with case, BC-CS2 charger and power cord, AV cable, USB cable, wrist strap and software CD

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