Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80

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Specifications

General	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Brand	Sony	Sony
Model	Cyber-shot DSC-HX99	Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
MSRP	$449/€520	$350
Camera Type	Point & Shoot	Point & Shoot
Body Type	Standard Compact	Standard Compact
Video Capture

Sensor	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Sensor Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Sensor Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Total Pixels	21 Megapixel	21.1 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	18.2 Megapixel	18.2 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	80 - 12,800	80 - 3,200
Boosted ISO Range		80 - 12,800

Photo	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Processor	Bionz X	Bionz X
Max Image Resolution	4896 x 3672	4896 x 3672
Other Resolutions	4896 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2736 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
Image Aspect Ratios	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW	JPEG
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine, standard	Fine, standard
Timelapse Recording
White Balance	Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Incandescent, Shade
WB Bracketing

Focus	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus

Optics	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Focal Length	4.25 - 118 mm	4.1 - 123 mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range	24 - 720 mm	24 - 720 mm
Optical Zoom	30x	30x
Maximum Aperture	f/3.5 - 6.4	f/3.5 - 6.4
Min Normal Focus Distance	5 cm	5 cm
Min Macro Focus Distance	5 cm	5 cm
Image Stabilization	5-Axis Sensor Shift	5-Axis Sensor Shift

Screen	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Screen Type	Tilting	Tilting
Screen Technology	TFT-LCD	TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
Screen Size	3.0"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	921k dot	922k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View

Viewfinder	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.5x
Viewfinder Resolution	638k dot
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +3	-4 to +3

Shutter	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/2000 sec	1/2000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	10.0 fps
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer	Up to 10 fps at 18.2 MP for up to 10 Frames (JPEG)	Up to 10 fps at 18.2 MP for up to 10 Frames (JPEG)

Flash	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	Auto flash on slow sync flash off rear sync	Auto on slow sync off rear sync
Flash Range	5.40 m at Auto ISO	5.40 m at Auto ISO
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash Connection

Exposure	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority	Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation	±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)	±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)	3 frames at 1/3 EV increments

Video	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Internal Recording Modes	AVCHD/XAVC S UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
Video Formats	AVCHD, XAVC S	MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080
Unlimited Video Recording

Terminals	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Audio I/O	No
Power I/O	1 x Micro-USB Input
Other I/O	1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
USB Speed	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output	Micro	Micro
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output

Connectivity	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version	802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
NFC

Environmental	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

Physical	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Dimensions	102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42")	102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42")
Weight (inc. batteries)	242 g (0.53 lb / 8.54 oz)	245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	6.2 x 4.7 x 2.9"	6 x 4.7 x 3"
Package Weight	0.905 lb	1.05 lb

Power and Storage	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Battery Pack	NP-BX1	NP-BX1
Battery Life	360 shots	390 shots
External Storage	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo	Single Slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC

Other	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Self Timer
Orientation Sensor
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System

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