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Screen size | 2.7 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
Effective pixels | 16 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Effective pixels | 16.0 Mpx |
Optical zoom | 15.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 6.0 x |
Maximum aperture | 3 |
Autofocus | Face detection |
Shooting modes |
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Auto exposure lock | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash modes |
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Scene modes |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Weight | 12.35 oz |
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Width | 4.06 in |
Height | 2.68 in |
Depth | 2.91 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 300 |
Battery technology | Alkaline |
Battery voltage | 1.5 V |
Number of batteries supported | 4 |
Energy Star certified | no |
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Retracted optics (even in power-on mode) | no |
ISO |
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Maximum image resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
White balance modes |
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Supported image file formats | JPG |
Image stabilizer | yes |
Screen size | 2.7 in |
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Screen technology | LCD |
Viewfinder | Screen |
Second display | no |
Maximum resolution | 640 x 480 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions | 320.0 px |
HD type | Not supported |
Supported video file formats | MOV |
Camera playback |
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Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Bridge |
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Internal storage | 14.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Maximum memory card size | 16.0 GB |
USB version | 2.0 |
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PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Bluetooth | no |
I make it a point to let readers know that I am by no means a professional photographer (though with all these camera reviews I’m getting closer), but I do
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