Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 2 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 1600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 7 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 3072 x 2304 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Sensor size | 0.23 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 7.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 7.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 3072 x 2304 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | DIGIC II |
Optical zoom | 4.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 2.6 |
Maximum aperture | 5.5 |
Focal length equiv | 35 - 140 |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | yes |
Normal focus range | 17.72 in |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Macro focus range | 1.97 in |
Number of focus points | 9 |
Image stabiliser | No |
Filter thread | no |
Folded optics | no |
Shooting modes |
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Minimum shutter speed | 15.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | no |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Self-timer delay | 10.0 s |
Histogram | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 3.5 |
Flash modes | Redeye Reduction |
External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 1.4 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
3D support | no |
Manual settings | no |
Self-timer options |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Voice recording | yes |
Weight | 5.64 oz |
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Width | 3.59 in |
Height | 2.52 in |
Depth | 1.7 in |
Battery technology | Alkaline |
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Rechargeable battery | no |
Number of batteries supported | 2 |
Timelapse recording | no |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | yes |
Date imprinting | yes |
Image editing modes | Rotating |
ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 80 |
ISO maximum | 1600 |
Maximum image resolution | 3072 x 2304 px |
White balance presets | 5 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats | JPEG |
Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | No |
Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 2.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 86000 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | Optical |
Maximum resolution | 640 x 480 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Supported video file formats | AVI |
Camera playback | Movie |
Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 10.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product | Silver |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Internal storage | 16.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Storage types |
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HDMI | no |
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USB version | 2.0 |
Remote control | No |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
Bluetooth | no |
AV output | yes |
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