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Comparison of Canon PowerShot A700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 ×
Canon PowerShot A700 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H5Canon PowerShot A700
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDSC-H5A700
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10895
Width (mm)9143
Height (mm)8167
Weight (g)591200
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.26
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.882.05
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1632 x 1224(2.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.11.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x112
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder-+
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-TessarCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 432.0035.00 - 210.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 72.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)126
Aperture range (f)-0.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5055
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 55
Filter thread (mm)58-
Thread typeBody threads w/ adapter-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type3-area Contrast DetectionContrast Detect
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.3" 115k pixel color LCDReal-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)510
Exposure
Iso settings80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • one-push
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (frame is fixed to the center or linked to the AF frame)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesHigh Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Beach, High-speed shutter, Landscape, PortraitPortrait, Landscape, NightScene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Indoor, Kids& Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, ColorSwap
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 1.0-26 ft, (0.3-9m)Normal: 1.8-11.0 ft./55cm-3.5m (W), 1.8-8.2 ft./55cm-2.5m (T) Macro: 1-1.8 ft./30-55cm (W/T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)320
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • 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)1.62.18
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.11.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4999
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.510.53
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.990.68
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.510.37
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.75-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.07
Startup time (s)2.32.4
Play -> record time (s)0.21.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1711.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)340400
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable
  • ni-mh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA 2300mAh NiMH rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • cyber-shot viewer v1.0
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows



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