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Sony Announces HX80 Compact With 30x Zoom, EVF
7 March 2016
Sony has announced its HX80 compact digicam with a 30x zoom and, like the HX90V, a pop-up electronic viewfinder.
Sony HX80. Both the EVF and built-in flash pop up from the top panel.
The new compact also features an 18.2-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, a 921,000-dot articulated LCD screen and WiFi/NFC connectivity.
Other features include:
- 30x Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* optical zoom lens with 60x Clear Image digital zoom
- Built-in pop-up OLED Tru-Finder EVF
- 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor
- Optical SteadyShot with 5-axis image stabilization minimizes effects of camera shake
- 921,000 dot, 3.0-inch LCD screen that tilts 180 degrees
- Full HD movie shooting capabilities including high-speed XAVC S format at 50 Mbps
- Built-in pop up flash for low-light shooting support
PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Sony said the HX80 will be available in April for about $350. We'll update this story with affiliate pre-order links as they become available.
For more information see the news release below.
Sony Announces New HX80 Compact Camera with 30x Zoom and Electronic Viewfinder
New Model is World's Smallest Camera with 30x Optical Zoom Lens
SAN DIEGO -- Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world's largest image sensor manufacturer, has today introduced the newest addition to their compact zoom camera lineup, the DSC-HX80 model.
The new camera features a variety of advanced imaging capabilities including 30x optical zoom, a high-resolution 18.2-Mp Exmor R CMOS Sensor and a retractable OLED Tru-Finder in a class-leading compact body. Along with the DSC-HX90V model, the HX80 camera becomes the only compact high-zoom camera with a retractable electronic viewfinder, making it an extremely appealing and flexible solution for travel and family photography and video shooting.
The HX80 also features a high-resolution, 921k dot LCD screen that tilts a full 180 degrees for comfortable arms-length portraits or "selfies" and is WiFi/NFC compatible.
Key Features
Key features for the compact hi-zoom HX80 Camera with built-in retractable EVF include:
- Premium 30x Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* optical zoom lens with 60x Clear Image digital zoom capability
- Built-in pop-up OLED Tru-Finder EVF with high contrast and vivid colors
- 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor ensure the finest capture details for still images and Full HD videos in all lighting conditions
- Optical SteadyShot with 5-axis image stabilization minimizes effects of camera shake
- 921,000 dot, 3.0-inch LCD screen that tilts a full 180 degrees
- Full HD movie shooting capabilities including high-speed XAVC S format at 50 Mbps
- Built-in 'pop up' flash for low-light shooting support
- Compatible with WiFi/NFC for seamless wireless transfer of content and with select Sony PlayMemories camera apps
- Available in April for about $350