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Comparison of Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 ×
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberWX80A4000 IS
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20132012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9295
Width (mm)2324
Height (mm)5356
Weight (g)124145
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.216
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)100.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD/MPEG-4 with stereo audioMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Monoaural Linear PCM)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 8 elements in 7 groups, 5 aspheric elementsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 200.0028.00 - 224.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 36.005.00 - 40.00
Zoom ratio (x)88
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.300.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)55
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Multi Point, Center Weighted, Spot, Tracking, Face TrackingContrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*; *Uses By Pixel Super Resolution technology and overlay burst shootingAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 41/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesScene modes: High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Soft Skin, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Gourmet, BeachPortrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx.0.2m to 4.2m (W) / Approx. 1.5m to 2.2 m (T)Auto ISO: 50 cm - 3.0 m (W), 1.0 - 2.0 m (T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)0-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • built-in wi-fi
  • micro (type d) hdmi
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)100.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230175
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BNProprietary NB-11L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-11L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, built-in Wi-Fi capabilities for easy content sharing via Sony PlayMemories Mobile appIntelligent Image Stabilization, 720p HD videos, Smart Auto with 32 modes, Help button. Available in black, silver, blue



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