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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800

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Overview
ReleasedApril 20162014
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution18.2 MP20.1 MP
Largest image4896 × 36725152 × 3864
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–3200
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 20.1 million effective and 20.4 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 5152 × 3864 in 4:3 or 5152 × 2896 in 16:9; smaller 10M, 5M, VGA and 16:9 2M options. 360-degree Sweep Panorama 11520 × 1080, plus standard and wide panoramas
ISO detailSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi Frame Noise Reduction offers ISO 6400 and 12800 using combined exposuresStill images ISO 100–3200; movie Auto approximately ISO 100–800
Image processorBIONZ X–
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent26–130 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.4f/3.2–6.4
Optical zoom30×5×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationElectronic only
Maximum continuous burst10 fps0.52 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 five-times zoom lens, actual 4.6–23 mm; equivalent 26–130 mm for 4:3 photographs, 31.5–157.3 mm for 16:9 movies or 26–130 mm for 4:3 movies
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 ringMultipoint, centre, tracking and face-tracking AF; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 60 cm telephoto, with AF illuminator
ShutterMechanical shutter; Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000 second, aperture-priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/2000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/2000Intelligent Auto approximately 2–1/1500 second; Program Auto 1–1/1500 second
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution fps in High or 2 fps in Low; both limited to ten photographs per sequenceApproximately 0.52 fps at the maximum image size for up to 100 photographs
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie stabilisation combines optical and electronic correctionElectronic SteadyShot without gyro; no optical lens or sensor-shift stabilisation. Anti-blur mode requires processing time and does not work with flash according to the exact user guide
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, slow-sync, off and Advanced Flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.4–3.5 m wide or 0.6–1.76 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, Program Auto, Easy, scenes, Party, SteadyShot, Picture Effects and Sweep Panorama; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps and automatic/preset white balance
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 mediaAVI Motion JPEG, 1280 × 720, VGA 640 × 480 or QVGA 320 × 240 at approximately 30 fps; maximum-resolution movie field follows Sony UK NTSC specifications
AudioStereo microphone and mono playback speaker; XAVC S Linear PCM, AVCHD Dolby Digital or MP4 AAC stereoBuilt-in mono microphone and mono speaker
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 TFT LCD, 230400 dots, five brightness settings; 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 photographs200 photographs
Body weight–109 g
Release detailSony Canada’s 8 March 2016 announcement states availability in April 2016; month precision retainedReleased in 2014. Sony Asia Pacific announced the model on 12 February and scheduled April availability; this prospective date does not establish the actual first on-sale month
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I. Micro formats require adaptersApproximately 29 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO Duo High Speed, PRO-HG Duo, XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC and SDXC, plus compatible Memory Stick Micro and microSD-family cards
PortsMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0Proprietary USB/AV connector, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, composite video and audio output; no HDMI
Wireless connections2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and NFC Type 3 for sharing and remote control; no GPS receiverNo built-in Wi-Fi
Battery life detailNP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 390 photographs with LCD or 360 with viewfinderSupplied NP-BN, typical 2.3 Wh/630 mAh and minimum 2.2 Wh/600 mAh; approximately 200 photographs or 100 minutes under CIPA conditions. Manual lists approximately 30 minutes actual movie shooting or 100 minutes continuous movie shooting
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB external power with battery insertedIn-camera USB charging using supplied AC-UB10C or a computer; approximately 115 minutes for full charge with the supplied adapter
Dimensions102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA96.8 × 55.5 × 20.8 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant
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 109 g body-only; approximately 125 g including NP-BN and Memory Stick PRO Duo
Materials–Plastic body and tripod socket, with metallic-effect front according to ePHOTOzine
ColoursBlackBlack or silver
In the boxNP-BX1, AC adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; adapter model varies regionallyNP-BN, AC-UB10C, dedicated USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; mains lead where supplied, excluding USA, Canada and China in the manual

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