Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot TX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3

Comparison of Canon PowerShot TX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 ×
Canon PowerShot TX1 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H3Canon PowerShot TX1
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDSC-H3TX1
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10689
Width (mm)4829
Height (mm)6960
Weight (g)292220
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)87.1
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)1.761.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:916:9, 4:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)21
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-1AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-TessarCanon Zoom Lens (12 elements in 10 groups, 1 aspherical)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 380.0039.00 - 390.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 63.005.00 - 65.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)-10 - 50
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 20
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9 Area Multi-Point AF, Monitoring AF9- or 1-point Contrast Detect with Face Detect
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.51.8
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)510
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2500 - 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 Metering (frame is fixed to the center)
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports ShootingPortrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Aquarium, Indoor, Night Snapshot
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • forced flash
  • forced flash w/ red-eye reduction
  • no flash
  • slow syncro
  • slow syncro w/ red-eye reduction
  • 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
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.2 - 7.0 m; Tele: 0.9 - 5.6 mAuto ISO: 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (W), 3.3-3.9 ft./1.0-1.2m (T)
Max flash sync (s)-1/500
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)31-
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)
  • dc input
  • multi-connector
  • hd 1080i component video out (with included ctc-100/s cable)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.671.68
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)21
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)11-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.310.62
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.360.38
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.47-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.07
Startup time (s)2.31.9
Play -> record time (s)0.83.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)107.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330160
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1 InfoLithiumProprietary NB-4L
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-4L lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • picture motion browser vers 2.1 + usb driver
  • drivers
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • me
  • vista; mac os 9.1/9.2/os x
  • windows 2000
  • xp
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Hybrid Still/Video camera with optical image stabilization.



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