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Comparison of Canon PowerShot A460 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A460 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A460Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30
BrandCanonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberA460DSC-W30
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10689
Width (mm)4023
Height (mm)5259
Weight (g)165153
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)56
Sensor format1/3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)17.2824.71
1↑Sensor width (mm)4.85.76
Sensor height (mm)3.64.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.852.05
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1456(3.8 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1872(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x112
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MPEG VX
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens (7 elements in 6 groups, 1 aspherical)Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 152.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4750
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 47-
Filter thread (mm)-30
Thread type-Body threads w/ adapter
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5- and 1-point Contrast Detect5-area Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoomReal-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)22
Rear display resolution (dots)86,00085,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)105
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 40080, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/1000 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center)Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Super MacroTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity, Soft Snap
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto w/ slow synchro
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash on w/ slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionNormal: 1.5-9.8 ft./47cm-3.0m (W), 1.5-6.6 ft./47cm-2.0m (T); Macro: 1.0-1.5 ft./30-47cm (W/T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)ISO Auto: 0.6-7.8 ft, (0.2-2.4m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-32
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.121.25
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.580.32
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.55
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.21
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.01
Startup time (s)1.31.7
Play -> record time (s)-1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)104
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400400
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • drivers
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
  • cyber-shot viewer v1.0
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows



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