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 Screen size | 3.2 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 12800 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 18 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CMOS |
|---|---|
| Sensor size | 0.24 in |
| Effective pixels | 18.0 Mpx |
| Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 px |
| Optical zoom | 42.0 x |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 2.0 x |
| Minimum aperture | 3 |
| Maximum aperture | 3 |
| Focal length equiv | 24 - 1000 |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Contrast adjustment | yes |
| Saturation adjustment | yes |
| Brightness adjustment | yes |
| Autofocus |
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| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
| Manual focus | yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) points selection |
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| Number of focus points | 99 |
| Filter thread | no |
| Folded optics | no |
| Shooting modes |
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|---|---|
| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
| Shutter priority | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes |
| Auto exposure lock | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Subject / scene modes | yes |
| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash modes |
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| Scene modes |
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| 3D support | no |
| Manual settings | yes |
| Built-in microphone | yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | Stereo |
| Speaker type | Mono |
| Voice recording | yes |
| Supported audio file formats |
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| Weight | 19.4 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 4.93 in |
| Height | 3.31 in |
| Depth | 4.0 in |
| Power source type | Battery |
|---|---|
| Battery life (CIPA) | 200 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
| Rechargeable battery | yes |
| Battery level indicator | yes |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 |
| AC adapter included | yes |
| GPS | yes |
|---|---|
| Electronic compass | no |
| Barometer | no |
| Altimeter | no |
| DLNA certified | no |
| Energy Star certified | no |
| Languages support |
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| Tripod mounting supported | yes |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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| Image editing modes |
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| ISO |
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|---|---|
| ISO Auto | yes |
| ISO minimum | 80 |
| ISO maximum | 12800 |
| Boosted ISO maximum | 6400 |
| Maximum image resolution | 4896 x 3672 px |
| White balance modes |
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| Supported image file formats |
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| Photo effects | Black&White |
| Image stabilizer | yes |
| Image stabilization type | Optical |
| Supported aspect ratios |
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| Screen size | 3.2 in |
|---|---|
| Articulated LCD | yes |
| Screen technology | LCD TFT |
| Screen dots | 921000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Field of view | 100.0 % |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder screen size | 0.2 in |
| Diopter adjustment (D-D) | 4 - 4 |
| Second display | no |
| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
|---|---|
| Video recording | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
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| HD type | Full HD |
| Supported video file formats | MOV |
| Camera playback | Slide show |
| Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 640 x 480 |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
| Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 120.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
| Body type | Bridge |
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| Body material |
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| Colour of product |
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| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Internal storage | 15.0 mB |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Memory slots | 1 |
| Storage types |
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| HDMI | no |
|---|---|
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI connector type | Mini |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Wireless | Optional |
| DC-in jack | yes |
| PictBridge | no |
| NFC | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
| Bluetooth | no |
| AV output | yes |
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