Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus Stylus 720 SW and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730

Comparison of Olympus Stylus 720 SW and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730 [S]ave

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Olympus Stylus 720 SW ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730 ×
General
ModelOlympus Stylus 720 SWSony Cyber-shot DSC-S730
BrandOlympusSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model number720 SWDSC-S730
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062008
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)9191
Width (mm)2029
Height (mm)5961
Weight (g)149189
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.17.2
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.224.71
Sensor width (mm)6.135.76
Sensor height (mm)4.64.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)21.88
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 3:2
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 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)
  • 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 380(0.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.70.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus LensSony lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.290.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 14
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast DetectionContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.4
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000112,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600100, 200, 400, 800, 1250
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/2000 - 1/8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP multi-pattern, Spot Metering-
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-PortraitTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity
Self timer (s)
  • 12
-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range descriptionWide: 12.5ft (3.8m), Tele: 8.5ft (2.6m)Wide: 0.5 - 3.5m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.0m
Usable memory types
  • x
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1922
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • multi-jack
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.70.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)13-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)1.07-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.12-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Startup time (s)1.81.8
Play -> record time (s)0.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)180440
Battery form factorProprietary Li-40B / Li-42B2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x AA alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • olympus master
  • picture motion browser v2.2
  • picture package music transfer
Os compatibility
  • windows 98se/me/2000/xp; macos x 10.2 or higher
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresRated as shock proof to MIL-STD-810F standard, and waterproof to JIS Level 8 standard.-



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