Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 6400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 12 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | Live MOS |
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Image sensor format | Four Thirds |
Sensor size | 0.68 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 13.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 12.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | TruePic V |
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
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Optical zoom | 3.0 x |
Focus adjustment | Manual |
Focal length multiplier | 2x |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | yes |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Number of focus points | 11 |
Filter diameter | 1.59 in |
Camera shutter type | Electronic |
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Minimum shutter speed | 60.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | yes |
Aperture priority | yes |
Manual exposure mode | yes |
Exposure compensation plus | 3 |
Exposure compensation minus | -3 |
Expousure compensation steps |
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AE EV steps |
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Continuous shooting | yes |
Self-timer delay | 2.0 s |
Histogram | yes |
AE frames | 3 |
WB Bracketing | Yes |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash modes |
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External flash | yes |
Continuous drive | 3.0 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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Self-timer options |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Stereo |
Voice recording | yes |
Weight | 11.82 oz |
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Width | 4.75 in |
Height | 2.75 in |
Depth | 1.44 in |
Battery life (CIPA) | 300 |
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Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
GPS | no |
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Orientation sensor | yes |
Calendar | yes |
Frame | yes |
Languages support | RUS |
Image editing modes |
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ISO | Auto |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 6400 |
Maximum image resolution | 4032 x 3024 px |
White balance presets | 5 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift |
Supported aspect ratios | 4:3 |
Uncompressed format | RAW |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 230000 |
Touch screen | no |
Field of view | 100.0 % |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | Optical |
Viewfinder magnification | 7.0 x |
Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px |
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Video recording | yes |
HD type | HD |
Supported video file formats | AVI |
Camera playback |
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Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | SLR |
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Body material | Metal |
Colour of product |
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Environmentally sealed | no |
Compatible memory cards |
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Maximum memory card size | 4.0 GB |
Storage types |
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Mini HDMI type-C | yes |
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HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
USB version | 2.0 |
DC-in jack | yes |
Remote control | yes |
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