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HX80 Compact Camera with 30x Optical Zoom
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Less meddling. More magic.
Here’s a world-leading compact camera that’s ready and small enough to go as far as you can take it. The new HX80 featuring a 30x zoom lens. With spur-of-the-moment speed, wider-ranging precision and simple control. It puts more expansive, engaging operation completely at your command.
The Elements of Comprehensive Image Quality
The synergy of a higher-performance CMOS image sensor, lightning-quick image processor and legendary lens pack the latest optical and engineering advancements into an amazingly compact form.
Go farther, closer and wider
The ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 30x optical zoom lens extends a legacy of high-precision optics to capture clear, sharp, undegraded images throughout a 24-720mm range.
Renowned ZEISS optics
Legendary ZEISS quality delivers brilliant sharpness, rich contrast and minimal distortion.
Exmor R™ CMOS sensor
A back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor with 18.2 effective megapixels takes in more light for greater detail in every shot.
BIONZ X™ image processing engine
Now reproducing more realistic detail and colour in images with less diffraction and noise.
Command With Confidence
Instantly take control of any function that you want. All aspects of operation and handling are intuitively manageable, making it as easy as possible for you to love using this camera.
Get the best view
OLED Tru-Finder
This high-contrast retractable OLED Tru-Finder is far brighter than conventional electronic viewfinders and perfect for all-around portability, safety and practicality.
Extra-speedy & precise Fast Intelligent AF
An improved spatial object detection algorithm realises a more optimal and accurate lens drive to make AF even faster, for capturing more fleeting moments with ease.
Set the Right Shooting Style in Motion
Gain more choices to shoot your movie just right, according to the situation and how you want to show it. Whether you just want to share some action quickly or save it at higher resolution for more careful editing later, you can shoot in your own style to suit your purpose. Simply make format, mode, exposure and other settings and start recording as you like.
Keep the blurs away
Intelligent Active Mode with 5-axis image stabilisation and advanced frame analysis compensates for camera shake during movie recording to minimise blur that often results from handheld shooting.
Capability Beyond Convention
Show the world how much farther you can go even after you've taken your shot. Touch up photos, share footage wirelessly, map your journey and have more fun in fresher ways than ever with your camera.
Share with ease — Gain remote control
Wi-Fi® connectivity with iOS and Android™ smartphones for remote camera control and still/video sharing is easy. In addition to Wi-Fi support for connecting to smartphones, NFC technology (near field communication) provides “One-touch connection” to compatible Android™ smartphones and tablets. Users need only touch devices to connect; no complex set-up is required.
Play with more pleasure
PlayMemories Camera Apps
Take advantage of PlayMemories Camera Apps downloads that make your camera and images more functional, creative and fun to play with.
*Note: Services availability depends on region.
My Best Portrait
Add skin-softening, skin-brightening and eye catch-light effects.
Smart Remote Control
Use a smartphone to control exposure, release shutter and receive photos.
Sync to Smartphone
Transfers photos to a mobile device automatically after powering off.
Stay in style
An optional accessory set of soft body case, lens jacket and shoulder strap (LCJ-HWA available in three colours) keeps the camera in style. The body case doesn’t have to be removed during shooting.
Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X
This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.
Specifications & Features
The HX80 brilliantly integrate a ZEISS® optical zoom lens of stunning range and integrity, OLED Tru-Finder for truer views of how your shot will look, and an LCD monitor that tilts back for you to frame yourself up.
- Sensor Type
- 1/2.3 type (7.82mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor
- Number of Pixels (Effective)
- Approx. 18.2 Megapixels
- ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)(Recommended Exposure Index)
- Auto (ISO80-3200, selectable with upper / lower limit),80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200,Multi-Frame NR:Auto(ISO80-3200 same as selected range in Auto), 100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400 /12800
- ISO Sensitivity (Movie)
- Auto (ISO80-3200, selectable with upper / lower limit),80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200
What's in the Box
Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1, AC AdaptorAC-UUD12, Micro USB cable, Wrist Strap, Instruction Manual
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