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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 |
Sensor type | CMOS |
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Processor | BIONZ X |
Optical zoom | 28.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 459.0 x |
Magnification (Crop factor) | 0.5 x |
Minimum aperture | 3.5 |
Maximum aperture | 3.5 |
Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Contrast adjustment | yes |
Saturation adjustment | yes |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Image stabiliser | Optical |
Shooting modes |
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Self-timer delay |
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Flash modes |
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Scene modes |
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Face detection | yes |
Built-in microphone | yes |
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Supported audio file formats | LPCM |
Noise reduction | yes |
Weight | 7.62 oz |
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Width | 4.02 in |
Height | 2.29 in |
Depth | 1.4 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 460 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Battery voltage | 3.6 V |
AC adapter included | Y |
ISO |
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ISO minimum | 80 |
ISO maximum | 6400 |
Maximum image resolution | 4896 x 3264 px |
White balance modes |
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Supported image file formats |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Supported aspect ratios |
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Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Screen technology | LCD |
Touch screen | yes |
Viewfinder | Electronic |
Viewfinder screen size | 0.2 in |
Viewfinder resolution | 638400.0 px |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5 x |
Dioptre correction | yes |
Diopter adjustment (D-D) | -4 - 3 |
Maximum resolution | 3840 x 2160 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | 4K Ultra HD |
Supported video file formats |
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Analog signal format system |
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Video recording limit | 55.0 min. |
Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 3840 x 2160 |
Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product | Black |
Compatible memory cards |
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Camera file system |
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HDMI | yes |
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HDMI connector type | Micro |
USB connector type | Micro-USB |
USB version | 2.0 |
Supported WiFi types |
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NFC | yes |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
Bluetooth | yes |
Bluetooth version | 4.1 |
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