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 | 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 | CCD |
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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 FHD |
Optical zoom | 16.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 3.3 |
Maximum aperture | 5.9 |
Focal length equiv | 24 - 384 |
Focus adjustment | Auto |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | No |
Normal focus range | 19.69 in |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Macro focus range | 1.18 in |
Number of focus points | 11 |
Image stabiliser | No |
Filter thread | no |
Folded optics | no |
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 | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Continuous shooting | yes |
Self-timer delay |
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Histogram | yes |
WB Bracketing | No |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 5 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 1.9 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 |
Wind filter | yes |
Weight | 7.41 oz |
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Width | 4.13 in |
Height | 2.27 in |
Depth | 1.31 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 340 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 895.0 mAh |
Rechargeable battery | yes |
Battery voltage | 3.6 V |
AC adapter included | yes |
Timelapse recording | no |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | yes |
Calendar | yes |
Date imprinting | yes |
Languages support | ENG |
Image editing modes |
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ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO high auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 6400 |
Boosted ISO minimum | 3200 |
Boosted ISO maximum | 6400 |
Maximum image resolution | 4320 x 3240 px |
White balance presets | 4 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats | JPG |
Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Optical |
Supported aspect ratios |
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Uncompressed format | No |
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 | None |
Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | HD |
Supported video file formats | M-JPEG |
Analog signal format system | NTSC |
Camera playback |
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Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product |
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Environmentally sealed | no |
Internal storage | 70.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Memory slots | 1 |
Storage types |
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Camera file system | Exif 2.3 |
HDMI | yes |
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USB version | 2.0 |
DC-in jack | no |
Remote control | No |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
AV output | yes |
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