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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 | 14.1 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 | Live MOS |
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Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 15.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 14.1 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | Venus Engine HD II |
Optical zoom | 24.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 2.8 |
Maximum aperture | 2.8 |
Focal length equiv | 25 - 600 |
Focus adjustment | Manual |
Autofocus |
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Manual focus | yes |
Normal focus range | 11.81 in |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Macro focus range | 0.39 in |
Image stabiliser | Optical |
Filter thread | yes |
Folded optics | no |
Filter diameter | 2.05 in |
Minimum shutter speed | 60.0 s |
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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 |
Self-timer delay | 2.0 s |
Histogram | yes |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 9.5 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 1.8 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 |
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Microphone type | Stereo |
Voice recording | yes |
Audio system | Stereo |
Weight | 17.57 oz |
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Width | 4.74 in |
Height | 3.14 in |
Depth | 3.62 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 580 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 895.0 mAh |
Rechargeable battery | yes |
Timelapse recording | no |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | yes |
Calendar | yes |
Energy Star certified | no |
Image editing modes | Resizing |
ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO high auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 80 |
ISO maximum | 6400 |
Maximum image resolution | 4320 x 3240 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 | yes |
Image stabilization type | Optical |
Supported aspect ratios |
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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 |
Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px |
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Video recording | yes |
HD type | HD |
Supported video file formats | AVCHD Lite |
Camera playback |
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Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 60.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product | Black |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Internal storage | 40.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Storage types |
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HDMI | yes |
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HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
USB version | 2.0 |
DC-in jack | yes |
Remote control | No |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
AV output | yes |
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