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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-W120SonyCyber-shot DSC-W80
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2008March 2007
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution7.2 MP7.2 MP
Largest image3072 × 23043072 × 2304
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–3200100–3200
Sensor detail1/2.5-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 7.2 million effective and 7.4 million total photosites; optical format is not physical sensor dimensions1/2.5-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 7.201 million effective and 7.41 million total photosites; optical format is not physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG, 3072 × 2304 maximum; 3072 × 2048 in 3:2 or 3072 × 1728/1920 × 1080 in 16:9JPEG, 3072 × 2304 maximum; 3072 × 2048 in 3:2 or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9
ISO detailAuto or ISO100–3200; no ISO80 setting in the exact Sony Japan W120 tableSony Japan lists ISO100–3200 and Auto; its announcement limits normal Auto to ISO800. DPReview lists an additional ISO80 setting
Image processorBIONZ with standard D-range optimisation and Clear RAW NR; this processes JPEG photographs rather than recording RAW filesBIONZ with D-range optimisation and Clear RAW NR; RAW noise processing does not provide RAW file recording
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens32–128 mm equivalent35–105 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–5.8f/2.8–5.2
Optical zoom4×3×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 5.35–21.4 mm; six elements in five groups including three aspherical elements. Conversion lenses/46 mm filters require optional VAD-WE adapterCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 5.8–17.4 mm; six elements in five groups including three aspherical elements
AutofocusNine-area Multipoint, centre or spot AF with illuminator; semi-manual distance presets 0.5/1/3/7 m or infinity. Auto/macro focus from approximately 4 cm wide or 50 cm telephoto; face detection for up to eight people with child/adult priority, Smile ShutterNine-area Multipoint, centre or spot AF with illuminator, Single or Monitoring operation and focus presets; face detection for up to eight people. Normal focus from 50 cm; macro from 4 cm wide or 35 cm telephoto
ShutterAuto approximately 1/4–1/1600 second; Program approximately 1–1/1600 secondAuto approximately 1/4–1/1600 second; Program approximately 1–1/1600 second
Burst detailSony Japan specifies up to 100 photographs at all sizes without a frame rate on the read maker pages; some scene modes unavailable, and flash reduces the shooting speedSony specifies up to 100 photographs, subject to battery, space and image-size conditions, without a frame rate on the read maker pages. DPReview quotes 2.8 fps but measured approximately 2.1 fps for the first twelve full-resolution 7M Fine JPEGs, slowing to 0.8 fps with a 1 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo
Stabilisation detailOptical Super SteadyShot with Shooting or Continuous modesOptical Super SteadyShot uses a moving lens group, with Shooting or Continuous modes; movie recording uses Continuous operation
FlashBuilt-in flash with Auto, forced, off, slow-sync and red-eye reduction; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–3.9 m wide or 0.5–1.9 m telephotoBuilt-in flash with Auto, forced, off, slow-sync and red-eye reduction; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–3.3 m wide or 0.4–1.8 m telephoto
Exposure controlsAuto, Easy, Program and nine scene selections including Smile Shutter; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering, ±2 EV compensation and white-balance presetsAuto, Program and seven scene modes; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering, ±2 EV compensation. White-balance presets, without custom measured white balance
Video
Highest video resolution640 × 480 at 30 fps640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detailMPEG Movie VX Fine 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo or PRO-HG Duo; Standard approximately 17 fps, Presentation 320 × 240 approximately 8 fps. Manual limits continuous movies to approximately ten minutes; no HD movie recording or playbackMPEG Movie VX Fine 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; Standard approximately 16.6 fps, Presentation 320 × 240 approximately 8.3 fps. Movie file limited to approximately 2 GB; no HD movie recording or playback
AudioMPEG1 mono movie sound; built-in mono microphone and speakerMPEG1 mono movie sound; built-in mono microphone and speaker
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size2.5″2.5″
Screen dots115,200115,200
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 2.5-type TFT LCD, 115200 dots in the manual versus rounded 115K on archived specs; 100% LCD field of view, brightness adjustment, histogram and optical viewfinderFixed 2.5-type TFT LCD, 115200 dots in the manual versus rounded 115K on launch/spec pages; histogram and optical real-image viewfinder
Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim)350 photographs340 photographs
Body weight123 g124 g
Release detailSony US announcement specifies March 2008 store availability, Sony Japan states 7 March and Hong Kong specifies March. Month precision retained because an earlier international day within March is unconfirmedSony US 27 February 2007 announcement specifies March store availability; Japan maker launch states 20 April 2007. March month precision retained because the first international on-sale day is unconfirmed
Recording mediaApproximately 15 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo or PRO-HG Duo. No SD card slotApproximately 31 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo, not an SD card slot
PortsMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mono AV output; HD component still-photo output requires optional Sony cable or HD Cyber-shot Station cradle, not an HDMI socket or HD movie outputMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mono AV output. HD component still-photo output needs an optional VMC-MHC1/VMC-MHD1 cable or compatible dock; this is not an HDMI socket or HD movie output
Battery life detailSupplied NP-BG1, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh; optional NP-FG1 compatible. Manual CIPA claim approximately 350 photographs/175 minutes with LCD on or 430/215 minutes off at 25°C, Normal recording, Single AF, Shooting stabilisation, alternating zoom ends, one shot every 30 seconds, flash every second shot and power cycle every tenNP-BG1, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh; manual CIPA claim approximately 340 photographs/170 minutes with LCD on or 400/200 minutes off at 25°C, Single AF, Shooting stabilisation, alternating zoom ends, one shot every 30 seconds, flash every second shot and power cycle every ten
ChargingExternal BC-CSG-series battery charger; optional AC-LS5K adapter supportedExternal BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC charger; practical charge approximately 270 minutes or full charge 330 minutes at 25°C
Dimensions88.2 × 57.2 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions91.0 × 58.0 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions
Weight detail123 g body-only in Sony Japan specifications; approximately 156 g including NP-BG1, Memory Stick Duo and supplied accessories124 g body-only in Sony Japan specifications; approximately 155 g including NP-BG1, media and supplied accessories
MaterialsMetal aluminium body in Sony Hong Kong launch sheetMetal exterior with chrome trim; DPReview identifies a chromed plastic battery-compartment door
ColoursBlack, silver, pink or blue; finishes share this modelUS announcement lists silver, black, white or pink; Japan launch lists silver, white or pink. Finishes share this model
In the boxNP-BG1, external battery charger, multi-use USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software/handbook CD-ROM and instructions; memory card not suppliedNP-BG1, external charger, power cord where applicable, multi-use USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software/handbook CD-ROM and instructions; memory card not supplied

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