Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 ×
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDSC-W370A4000 IS
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10095
Width (mm)2624
Height (mm)5756
Weight (g)177145
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)14.116
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)1.431.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 4320 x 2342(10.1 mp other)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 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)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.30.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Monoaural Linear PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensSony lens; 9 elements in 6 groups (including 4 asph,)Canon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)34.00 - 238.0028.00 - 224.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 42.005.00 - 40.00
Zoom ratio (x)78
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.280.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)105
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 47
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; 9-area, center, spotContrast Detect AF with Face Detection
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)230,400230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)810
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80-1600), Program Auto (80-1600), 80, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 21/2000 - 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 (center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesEasy, Smile, Soft Snap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, PetPortrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.2m - 5.0m(W), 0.5m - 3.2m(T)Auto ISO: 50 cm - 3.0 m (W), 1.0 - 2.0 m (T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)19-
Included memory typeInternal-
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)
  • mini hdmi
  • multiuse terminal (av(sd)/usb)
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.5-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.30.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.74-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.86-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.2-
Startup time (s)2.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230175
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BK1Proprietary NB-11L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BK1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-11L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer (pc/mac))
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cd-rom (picture motion browser (pc only)
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.3+
  • windows xp/vista/7
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Sweep Panorama, DRO Plus, iSCN, 720p HD movies, HDMI output. Available in Silver, Red, and Green.Intelligent Image Stabilization, 720p HD videos, Smart Auto with 32 modes, Help button. Available in black, silver, blue



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