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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-W55SonyCyber-shot DSC-W80
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2007March 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 range100–1000100–3200
Sensor detail1/2.5-type primary-colour CCD, approximately 7.201 million effective and 7.41 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 Fine/Standard, 3072 × 2304 maximum; 3072 × 2048 in 3:2 or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9JPEG, 3072 × 2304 maximum; 3072 × 2048 in 3:2 or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9
ISO detail–Sony Japan lists ISO100–3200 and Auto; its announcement limits normal Auto to ISO800. DPReview lists an additional ISO80 setting
Image processorReal Imaging Processor with Clear RAW NR; this processes JPEG photographs and does not provide RAW recordingBIONZ with D-range optimisation and Clear RAW NR; RAW noise processing does not provide RAW file recording
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens38–114 mm equivalent35–105 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–5.2f/2.8–5.2
Optical zoom3×3×
StabilisationNoneOptical lens stabilisation
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 6.3–18.9 mm; manual specifies 38–114 mm equivalent, whereas Hong Kong launch table misprints the wide end as 35 mmCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 5.8–17.4 mm; six elements in five groups including three aspherical elements
AutofocusFive-area Multipoint or centre AF, Single or Monitoring operation and AF illuminator; focus presets. Normal focus from approximately 50 cm, macro 2 cm wide or 30 cm telephotoNine-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
Shutter–Auto approximately 1/4–1/1600 second; Program approximately 1–1/1600 second
Burst detailPhoto Review measured approximately 0.9-second intervals in a short full-resolution burst; its specification table lists four frames. Reduced Multi Burst records sixteen frames combined into one 1M photograph with selectable 1/30, 1/15 or 1/7.5-second intervalsSony 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 detail–Optical Super SteadyShot uses a moving lens group, with Shooting or Continuous modes; movie recording uses Continuous operation
FlashBuilt-in flash, Auto/forced/off/slow-sync and red-eye reduction; manual recommends ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–3.9 m wide or 0.3–2.0 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, Program and seven scene modes: High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Snow and Beach; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot meteringAuto, 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; Standard approximately 17 fps, a smaller video-mail mode. Maximum movie file approximately 2 GBMPEG 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; manual specifies 115200 dots, launch sheet rounds to 115K. Histogram, adjustable backlight and optical real-image 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)380 photographs340 photographs
Body weight116 g124 g
Release detailSony US 17 January 2007 announcement reproduced by DPReview specifies February store availability; Hong Kong maker announcement specifies beginning of March. February month precision retained, exact international first-sale day 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 56 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo, not an 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; PictBridge direct printing. W55 uses the multi-connector cable, rather than the separate USB/AV sockets of W35Multi-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 detailNP-BG1, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh; manual CIPA claim approximately 380 photographs/190 minutes with LCD on or 490/245 minutes off at 25°C, Fine JPEG, Single AF, 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/BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC battery charger; practical charge approximately 270 minutes or full charge 330 minutes at 25°C. Optional AC adapter does not charge the battery inside cameraExternal BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC charger; practical charge approximately 270 minutes or full charge 330 minutes at 25°C
Dimensions88.9 × 57.1 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions91.0 × 58.0 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions
Weight detail116 g excluding battery and media in Sony Hong Kong specification table; manual loaded weight approximately 147 g including NP-BG1, wrist strap and other accessories124 g body-only in Sony Japan specifications; approximately 155 g including NP-BG1, media and supplied accessories
MaterialsSony Hong Kong describes full-metal aluminium construction; Photo Review describes aluminium cladding over a plastic bodyMetal exterior with chrome trim; DPReview identifies a chromed plastic battery-compartment door
ColoursBlack, silver, blue or pink; colour finishes share this entryUS 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, power cord where applicable, multi-use USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software 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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