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 Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 1600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 16 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Sensor size | 0.24 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 17.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 16.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
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| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
| Processor | DIGIC DV IV |
| Optical zoom | 16.0 x |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
| Minimum aperture | 3.5 |
| Maximum aperture | 3.5 |
| Focal length equiv | 28 - 448 |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Contrast adjustment | yes |
| Brightness adjustment | yes |
| Autofocus |
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| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
| Manual focus | yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
| Macro focus range | 0.39 in |
| Number of focus points | 9 |
| Image stabiliser | Optical |
| 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 | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes |
| Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
| Auto exposure lock | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Histogram | yes |
| WB Bracketing | No |
| Subject / scene modes | yes |
| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash range | 3.0 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash | no |
| Continuous drive | 0.8 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| 3D support | no |
| Manual settings | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Built-in microphone | yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | Stereo |
| Speaker type | Mono |
| Voice recording | yes |
| Audio system | Stereo |
| Supported audio file formats | LPCM |
| Weight | 8.04 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 4.25 in |
| Height | 2.8 in |
| Depth | 1.69 in |
| Power source type | Battery |
|---|---|
| Battery life (CIPA) | 440 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
| Rechargeable battery | yes |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 |
| AC adapter included | yes |
| Timelapse recording | no |
|---|---|
| GPS | no |
| Orientation sensor | yes |
| DLNA certified | no |
| Energy Star certified | no |
| Languages support | Multi |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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| Image editing modes | Rotating |
| ISO |
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|---|---|
| ISO Auto | yes |
| ISO minimum | 100 |
| ISO maximum | 1600 |
| Maximum image resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
| White balance presets | 5 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes |
| Supported image file formats |
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| Photo effects |
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| Image stabilizer | no |
| Image stabilization type | Optical |
| Supported aspect ratios |
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| Uncompressed format | No |
| Screen size | 3.0 in |
|---|---|
| Articulated LCD | no |
| Screen technology | LCD TFT |
| Screen dots | 230000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Field of view | 100.0 % |
| Live view | yes |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Viewfinder magnification | 10.0 x |
| Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px |
|---|---|
| Video recording | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
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| HD type | HD |
| Supported video file formats |
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| Analog signal format system |
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| Camera playback |
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| Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 640 x 480 |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 25.0 fps |
| Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 30.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 25.0 fps |
| Body type | Compact |
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| Colour of product |
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| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Compatible memory cards |
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|---|---|
| Maximum memory card size | 32.0 GB |
| Memory slots | 1 |
| Storage types |
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| Camera file system | DPOF 1.1 |
| HDMI | no |
|---|---|
| USB connector type | Mini-USB B |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Headphone port | no |
| Microphone port | no |
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected |
| DC-in jack | yes |
| Remote control | No |
| PictBridge | yes |
| NFC | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
| Bluetooth | no |
| AV output | yes |
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