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 Screen size | 2.7 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 6400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 14 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Sensor size | 0.24 in |
| Effective pixels | 14.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
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| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Optical zoom | 5.0 x |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 6.7 x |
| Minimum aperture | 3.5 |
| Maximum aperture | 5.5 |
| Focal length equiv | 28 - 140 |
| Focus adjustment | Auto |
| Autofocus |
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| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
| Manual focus | yes |
| Normal focus range | 19.69 in |
| Macro focus range | 0.39 in |
| Number of focus points | 9 |
| Image stabiliser | No |
| Filter thread | no |
| Folded optics | no |
| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
|---|---|
| Minimum shutter speed | 4.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | no |
| Aperture priority | no |
| Manual exposure mode | no |
| Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
| Continuous shooting | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Histogram | no |
| Subject / scene modes | yes |
| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash range | 3.9 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash | no |
| Continuous drive | 0.7 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| 3D support | no |
| Manual settings | no |
| Self-timer options |
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| Built-in microphone | yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | Mono |
| Voice recording | yes |
| Wind filter | yes |
| Weight | 3.88 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 3.54 in |
| Height | 2.13 in |
| Depth | 0.79 in |
| Power source type | Battery |
|---|---|
| Battery life (CIPA) | 180 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
| Rechargeable battery | yes |
| AC adapter included | yes |
| Start-up time | 1700.0 ms |
| Timelapse recording | no |
|---|---|
| GPS | no |
| Orientation sensor | yes |
| Calendar | yes |
| Frame | yes |
| Languages support |
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| 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 | 6400 |
| Maximum image resolution | 4288 x 3216 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 | no |
| Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift |
| Supported aspect ratios | 16:9 |
| Uncompressed format | No |
| Screen size | 2.7 in |
|---|---|
| Articulated LCD | no |
| Screen technology | LCD |
| Screen dots | 230000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Live view | yes |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px |
|---|---|
| Video recording | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
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| HD type | HD |
| Supported video file formats | AVI |
| Analog signal format system |
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| Camera playback |
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| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
| Body type | Compact |
|---|---|
| Colour of product |
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| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Internal storage | 42.7 mB |
|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards |
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| Storage types |
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| Camera file system |
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| micro-HDMI, Type-D | yes |
|---|---|
| USB version | 2.0 |
| DC-in jack | yes |
| Remote control | yes |
| PictBridge | no |
| NFC | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
| AV output | yes |
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