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| Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Screen size | 1.6 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 4 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 2240 x 1680 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Sensor size | 0.28 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 4.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 4.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 2240 x 1680 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Optical zoom | 3.0 x |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 2.0 x |
| Minimum aperture | 2.6 |
| Maximum aperture | 4.8 |
| Focal length equiv | 37 - 111 |
| Autofocus |
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| Manual focus | yes |
| Normal focus range | 15.75 in |
| Macro focus range | 5.51 in |
| Minimum shutter speed | 2.0 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | no |
| Aperture priority | no |
| Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash | no |
| Self-timer | yes |
| Weight | 8.47 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 3.62 in |
| Height | 2.32 in |
| Depth | 1.22 in |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
|---|
| Timelapse recording | no |
|---|---|
| Orientation sensor | no |
| ISO minimum | 100 |
|---|---|
| ISO maximum | 200 |
| White balance presets | 5 |
| Custom white balance | yes |
| Image stabilization type | No |
| Uncompressed format | No |
| Screen size | 1.6 in |
|---|---|
| Touch screen | no |
| Live view | no |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Body type | Ultracompact |
|---|---|
| Colour of product | Silver |
| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Internal storage | 16.0 mB |
|---|---|
| Storage types |
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| HDMI | no |
|---|---|
| USB version | 1.0 |
| Remote control | yes |
The three megapixel Optio 330 was first announced back on 29th May 2001, later, in September Pentax announced the Optio 430, a four megapixel upgrade to the 330. The two cameras are essentially identical apart from the additional image size of the 430. Body design, control layout and menus are all exactly the same.
Pentax Optio 430RS
Steve's Conclusion If you want a small camera, they don't come much smaller than the Pentax Optio 430RS. Roughly it's the same size as a pack of cigarettes and designed into a stainless steel case for durability. Built on the Optio 430, the Optio 430RS is a 2002 update with added features but
