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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W90

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-W80SonyCyber-shot DSC-W90
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2007March 2007
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution7.2 MP8.1 MP
Largest image3072 × 23043264 × 2448
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–3200100–3200
Sensor detail1/2.5-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 7.201 million effective and 7.41 million total photosites; optical format is not physical sensor dimensions1/2.5-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 8.083 million effective and 8.286 million total photosites in the manual; UK support rounds effective resolution to 8.0 MP. Optical format is not physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG, 3072 × 2304 maximum; 3072 × 2048 in 3:2 or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9JPEG, 3264 × 2448 maximum; 3264 × 2176 in 3:2 or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9
ISO detailSony Japan lists ISO100–3200 and Auto; its announcement limits normal Auto to ISO800. DPReview lists an additional ISO80 settingAuto or ISO100–3200 in Sony UK and US specifications
Image processorBIONZ with D-range optimisation and Clear RAW NR; RAW noise processing does not provide RAW file recordingBIONZ with D-range optimisation and Clear RAW NR; RAW noise processing does not provide RAW file recording
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens35–105 mm equivalent35–105 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–5.2f/2.8–5.2
Optical zoom3×3×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst–2.2 fps
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 5.8–17.4 mm; six elements in five groups including three aspherical elementsCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 5.8–17.4 mm, 35–105 mm equivalent; six elements in five groups including three aspherical elements in Sony US datasheet
AutofocusNine-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 telephotoNine-area Multipoint, centre or spot AF with illuminator 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 in Sony US datasheet
Burst detailSony 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 DuoSony US datasheet specifies up to 100 shots at 2.2 fps at all resolutions; UK support specifies approximately 0.46-second intervals. Les Numériques measured 1.6 fps, whereas Digital Trends reported over 2.5 fps for seven full-resolution frames before a pause; these are separate test conditions
Stabilisation detailOptical Super SteadyShot uses a moving lens group, with Shooting or Continuous modes; movie recording uses Continuous operationOptical Super SteadyShot lens stabilisation
FlashBuilt-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 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; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering, ±2 EV compensation. White-balance presets, without custom measured white balanceAuto, Program and seven scene modes; multi-pattern metering, ±2 EV compensation and white-balance presets. No aperture-priority or manual-aperture mode
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 16.6 fps, Presentation 320 × 240 approximately 8.3 fps. Movie file limited to approximately 2 GB; no HD movie recording or playbackMPEG Movie VX Fine 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; Standard and Presentation modes also available. 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 launch/spec pages; histogram and optical real-image viewfinderFixed 2.5-type TFT LCD, 115200 dots in the manual versus rounded 115K on UK support; 100% LCD field of view, histogram and optical real-image viewfinder
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Battery life (maker's claim)340 photographs350 photographs
Body weight124 g124 g
Release detailSony 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 unconfirmedSony US 27 February 2007 announcement specifies March availability. March month precision retained because the first on-sale day is unconfirmed
Recording mediaApproximately 31 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. UK support also lists PRO Duo High Speed and PRO-HG Duo at PRO Duo speed; no SD card slot
PortsMulti-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 outputMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mono AV output. HD component still-photo output requires an optional Sony cable or compatible dock; not an HDMI socket or HD movie output
Battery life detailNP-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 tenNP-BG1, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh; manual CIPA claim approximately 350 photographs/175 minutes with LCD on or 410/205 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 charger; practical charge approximately 270 minutes or full charge 330 minutes at 25°CExternal BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC charger; practical charge approximately 270 minutes or full charge 330 minutes at 25°C
Dimensions91.0 × 58.0 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions91.0 × 58.0 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions
Weight detail124 g body-only in Sony Japan specifications; approximately 155 g including NP-BG1, media and supplied accessories124 g body-only in Sony UK and US specifications; approximately 155 g including NP-BG1 and accessories in manual, or battery and optional Memory Stick Duo in US datasheet
MaterialsMetal exterior with chrome trim; DPReview identifies a chromed plastic battery-compartment doorMetal exterior; Sony US announcement describes a metal body
ColoursUS announcement lists silver, black, white or pink; Japan launch lists silver, white or pink. Finishes share this modelBlack or silver; finishes share this model
In the boxNP-BG1, external charger, power cord where applicable, 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 and HD cable not supplied

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