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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80
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General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberDSC-W50DSC-W80
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20062007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)8991
Width (mm)2323
Height (mm)5758
Weight (g)157155
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)67.2
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.051.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 3:2
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1872(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.42.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x112
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG VXMPEG1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-TessarCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.360.19 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Filter thread (mm)30-
Thread typeBody threads w/ adapter-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 13
  • 2
  • 14
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5-area Contrast Detect9-area Contrast Detection with Face Detect
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoomReal-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)55
Exposure
Iso settings80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 11/1600 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity, Soft SnapTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity, Soft Snap
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
1Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.6-7.8 ft, (0.2-2.4m)ISO Auto: W:0.6-10.8 ft (0.2-3.3m) T:1.3-5.9 ft (0.4-1.8m)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3231
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable or cradle
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.272.13
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.42.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)310
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.310.46
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.520.75
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.210.22
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.68
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.01
Startup time (s)1.72.2
Play -> record time (s)0.91
Flash cycle time, full power (s)55.7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)390340
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • cyber-shot viewer v1.0
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v2.0
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization; HD video out (1080i); Face-Detect AF, In-camera retouching (Soft Focus, Fish-eye



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