Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A2000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A2000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 [S]ave

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Canon PowerShot A2000 IS ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A2000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
BrandCanonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberA2000 ISDSC-H70
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20082011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)102102
Width (mm)3229
Height (mm)6458
Weight (g)234192
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)1016.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.31
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MP4 (MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensSony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 216.0025.00 - 250.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)610
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.310.08 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 72
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; 9-point AiAF, Face Detect AF, Single AF point, FlexiZoneContrast Detection: 9-area with face detection / center / spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (*3200 in special scene mode)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/1600 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (at center or linked to single AF point), and Face DetectMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesEasy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200), IndooriAuto, High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Landscape, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet, Soft Skin
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
Flash range description1.0-11 ft./30cm-3.5m (W), 1.6-6.7 ft./50cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)ISO Auto: Approx. 0.25 - 3.6m (W) / Approx. 1.0 - 2.3m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-27
Included memory type-Internal
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)-
  • multiuse terminal (av(sd)/usb)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.13.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.31
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)43
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.580.39
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.730.42
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.94-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.01
Startup time (s)2.12.3
Play -> record time (s)2.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)11.85.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)500145
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x Alkaline disposable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • pmp portable
  • windows picture motion browser ver 5.3
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Digic III Image Processor.10x optical zoom in a compact camera body;Take breathtaking images in Sweep Panorama mode



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