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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W70

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX80SonyCyber-shot DSC-W70
Overview
ReleasedApril 2016April 2006
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type–
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution18.2 MP7.2 MP
Largest image4896 × 36723072 × 2304
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–1000
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not a physical sensor dimension1/2.5-type primary-colour CCD; manual specifies approximately 7,201,000 effective and 7,410,000 total pixels
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and square stills plus Sweep Panorama; no RAWFine or Standard JPEG; native 3072 × 2304, 3072 × 2048 in 3:2 or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9
ISO detailSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi Frame Noise Reduction offers ISO 6400 and 12800 using combined exposures–
Image processorBIONZ XReal Imaging Processor with Clear RAW NR processing; JPEG recording rather than RAW files
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 6.3–18.9 mm; optional VAD-WB adaptor for conversion lenses or 30 mm 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 and focus presets; UK support gives macro from 0.02 m wide or 0.5 m telephoto, while original manual gives 0.3 m telephoto
ShutterMechanical shutter; Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000 second, aperture-priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/2000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/2000UK support lists Auto 1–1/2000 second
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution fps in High or 2 fps in Low; both limited to ten photographs per sequenceFour native 7 MP Fine frames with approximately 0.9-second intervals; 100 VGA Standard frames with approximately 0.8-second intervals are a separate reduced-resolution sequence; no headline fps inferred
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 telephotoAuto, forced, off or slow sync; current UK support and original manual ISO Auto range 0.2–3.7 m wide or 0.3–2.1 m telephoto; UK ISO 1000 reach 6.5 m wide or 3.7 m telephoto
Exposure controlsP/A/S/M and Memory Recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV stepsAuto, Program or seven scenes; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; UK support ISO 100–1000, while original Hong Kong launch table also lists ISO 80; no manual aperture or shutter selection
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 approximately 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; Standard VGA approximately 17 fps or video-mail 160 × 112 approximately 8 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 inchesTFT LCD with optical real-image finder; original manual gives 115,200 dots, rounded to 115,000 in maker support; histogram and adjustable brightness
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 photographs360 photographs
Body weight–127 g
Release detailSony Canada’s 8 March 2016 announcement states availability in April 2016; month precision retainedOriginal US maker release dated 25 February 2006 states April availability; Hong Kong maker launch states early May 2006
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I. Micro formats require adapters58 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo
PortsMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0Multi-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mono AV output; PictBridge 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 viewfinderNP-BG1 lithium-ion battery; original manual CIPA claim approximately 360 shots with LCD on or 470 off
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB external power with battery insertedBC-CSG external battery charger
Dimensions102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPACurrent UK support gives 88.9 × 57.1 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth); original Hong Kong launch gives 89.8 × 58.9 × 22.9 mm
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 weightCurrent UK support approximately 127 g body or 157 g with accessories; original Hong Kong launch table lists 120 g net weight
ColoursBlackSilver or black; colour editions share this entry
In the boxNP-BX1, AC adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; adapter model varies regionallyNP-BG1 battery, BC-CSG charger, power cord, multi-connecting cable, wrist strap and Cyber-shot Viewer software

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