Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 2.7 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 3200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 14 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 14.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 14.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 px |
Other resolutions |
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Optical zoom | 4.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 2.6 |
Maximum aperture | 5.9 |
Focal length equiv | 26 - 104 |
Autofocus |
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Manual focus | yes |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | no |
Image stabiliser | Optical |
Filter thread | no |
Folded optics | no |
Camera shutter type | Electronic |
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Minimum shutter speed | 4.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | no |
Manual exposure mode | no |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Self-timer delay | 2.0 s |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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3D support | no |
Manual settings | no |
Self-timer options |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Mono |
Voice recording | yes |
Weight | 4.83 oz |
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Width | 3.92 in |
Height | 2.18 in |
Depth | 0.88 in |
Battery life (CIPA) | 250 |
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Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Rechargeable battery | yes |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
GPS | no |
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Calendar | yes |
ISO | Auto |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 64 |
ISO maximum | 3200 |
Maximum image resolution | 4320 x 3240 px |
White balance presets | 6 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats | JPEG |
Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift |
Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 2.7 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 230400 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px |
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Video recording | yes |
HD type | HD |
Supported video file formats | AVI |
Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 640 x 480 |
Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 24.0 fps |
Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 30.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 24.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product |
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Environmentally sealed | no |
Internal storage | 24.5 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 |
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected |
Remote control | No |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
Bluetooth | no |
AV output | yes |
Review posted 5/17/2010Quick TakeProsNice wide 4x optical zoom; Captures decent outdoor photos; Good shooting performance with fast SD/SDHC card; Loads of cool Best Shot modes; Slim body is easy to slip into a pocket; Appealing price tag ConsSlow shooting performance when not using a fast memory card;
Review posted 5/17/2010Quick TakeProsNice wide 4x optical zoom; Captures decent outdoor photos; Good shooting performance with fast SD/SDHC card; Loads of cool Best Shot modes; Slim body is easy to slip into a pocket; Appealing price tag ConsSlow shooting performance when not using a fast memory card;
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