Sony Alpha 6500 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 6500Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6600
      MSRP$1400 (body only)$350
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels25.0 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel18.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,20080 - 12,800
      Photo Sony Alpha 6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      ProcessorBIONZ XBionz X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004896 x 3672
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
      Focus Sony Alpha 6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points425
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length4.1 - 123 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 301 Frames (JPEG) / 107 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP      		Up to 10 fps at 18.2 MP for up to 10 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Alpha 6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable)
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless      		Auto
      on
      slow sync
      off
      rear sync
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 1005.40 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments.
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) 3 frames at 1/3 EV increments
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Sony Alpha 6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      DxO Low Light ISO1405
      DxO Color Depth24.5
      DxO Dynamic Range13.7
      DxO Overall Score85
      Video Sony Alpha 6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1
      NFC
      Remote Control RMT-DSLR2 (sold separately)
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 53 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.09")102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.8 x 5.25"6 x 4.7 x 3"
      Package Weight1.77 lb1.05 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-BX1
      Battery Life350 shots390 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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