Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus Stylus 720 SW and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120

Comparison of Olympus Stylus 720 SW and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120 [S]ave

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Olympus Stylus 720 SW ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120 ×
General
ModelOlympus Stylus 720 SWSony Cyber-shot DSC-W120
BrandOlympusSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model number720 SWDSC-W120
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20062008
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)9188
Width (mm)2023
Height (mm)5957
Weight (g)149123
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
Color filter type-RGBG
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 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-MPEG-1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-Component
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus LensCarl Zeiss lens, 6 elements in 5 groups including 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0032.00 - 128.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.290.17 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)504
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 19
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection9-point Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Real-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)108
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/1600 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP multi-pattern, Spot MeteringMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-PortraitEasy, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Smile Shutter, High Sensitivity
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
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)Auto ISO: Wide: 0.2 - 3.9m; Tele: 0.5 - 1.9m
Usable memory types
  • x
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1915
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
  • dc-input
  • 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)3.7-
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)1.8-
Play -> record time (s)0.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)180350
Battery form factorProprietary Li-40B / Li-42BProprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master
  • sony cd-rom
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.Sony’s D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos with harsh highlights or dark shadows



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