Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S80 Point & Shoot Camera
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S80 is a 4MP 1/2.3 inch compact camera — with 480p video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S80 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S80
Key Features — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S80
4MP Super HAD CCD Sensor: Sony's 1/2.7-inch Super HAD CCD delivers clean image quality in good lighting at a maximum resolution of 2304x1728 pixels.
AA Battery Power: Runs on 2x standard AA batteries, making replacements easy to find anywhere.
Optical Viewfinder Included: Offers a secondary optical viewfinder alongside the LCD for composing shots in bright outdoor conditions.
2.0-Inch Fixed LCD: 85,000-dot rear display for image review and composition in typical shooting situations.
Built-In Flash: Integrated flash provides basic fill lighting for low-light or indoor shooting without any external accessories.
Compact, Pocketable Body: Weighing just 180g and measuring 96.6 x 40.1 x 64.4 mm, the plastic body slips easily into a pocket or small bag.
Camera Specifications — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S80
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.3 inch |
| Resolution | 4MP |
| Processor | Sony Super HAD CCD |
| ISO Range | 80 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | Multi-point |
| Max Photo Resolution | 2304x1728 |
| Burst Rate | 0.5 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | 480p |
| Image Stabilization | None |
Description — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S80
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S80 is a compact point-and-shoot camera centered on a 4MP sensor with a 1/2.3-inch size and Sony Super HAD CCD image processing. Photos are captured at up to 2304x1728 pixels, and the camera supports burst mode at a maximum rate of 0.5 fps. The ISO range spans 80 to 400, suited to well-lit environments.
For framing shots, the camera provides a 2.0-inch fixed LCD display at 85,000 dots resolution alongside an optical viewfinder with a 60Hz refresh rate. Autofocus uses a contrast detection system with multi-point coverage. A built-in flash handles supplemental lighting needs.
Power comes from 2x AA batteries, rated at approx. 390 shots. Images are stored on Memory Stick PRO Duo cards, and the camera connects via USB. The plastic body measures 96.6 x 40.1 x 64.4 mm and weighs 180g — genuinely compact and easy to carry.
Video maxes out at 480p. There is no image stabilization, no Wi-Fi, and no Bluetooth.
Pros — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S80
- ✓Approx. 390 shots per charge using widely available 2x AA batteries
- ✓Dual composition options with both a 2.0-inch fixed LCD and an optical viewfinder
- ✓Lightweight and compact at 180g and 96.6 x 40.1 x 64.4 mm plastic body
Cons — Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S80
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — imageStabilization.type is 'None'
- ✗Maximum burst frame rate of only 0.5 fps limits shooting of moving subjects
- ✗ISO tops out at 400, restricting flexibility in challenging lighting