Nikon D780 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D780 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD780Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
      Predecessor ModelNikon D750
      MSRP$2299 (body only), $2799 (w/24-120mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D780 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels24.92 Megapixel16.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.5 Megapixel16.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon D780 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
      ProcessorEXPEED 6BIONZ
      Max Image Resolution6048 x 40244608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3936 x 2624 (DX crop)4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D780 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points51
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points150
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D780 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 224 mm
      Optical Zoom8x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 8.0
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D780 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD display
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.70"
      Screen Resolution2,359k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D780 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D780 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed900 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 12 fps at 24.5 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 24.5 MP
      Flash Nikon D780 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Advanced Flash
      Flash Range4.20 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV
      2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemViewfinder photography: TTL flash control performed by RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels
      Live view photography: TTL flash control performed by image sensor (i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlightweighted metering; standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR supported)
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D780 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      Video Nikon D780 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps
      Terminals Nikon D780 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D780 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1
      Remote Control via wired, wireless or smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D780 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D780 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
      Dimensions144 x 116 x 76 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 2.99")92 x 52 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.75 x 7.15 x 5.4"6 x 5 x 2"
      Package Weight3.59 lb0.7 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D780 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
      Battery PackEN-EL15bNP-BN
      Battery Life2260 shots240 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
      Other Nikon D780 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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