The above is not a valid test.
The point is, the magnified views in the images above represent a different set of viewing conditions.
For the magnified images viewed at the same distance, the 'circle-of-confusion' would need to be smaller and the hyperfocal distance would be different than that used.
It would move closer to infinity.
I agree there is no point having a hyperfocal option.
If you are using a wide-angle setting with a UAV then it is not needed there either.
Anything beyond one metre is at infinity anyway.
As for aperture, that should not be variable but fixed at your determined optimum value.
In the case of my
S95 that is fully open.
Just change shutter speed and ISO, that is all that is needed.
It is important to understand the optical principles.
Keep it simple ............
