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Comparison of Olympus VG-170 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus VG-170 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 ×
General
ModelOlympus VG-170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20
BrandOlympusSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberVG-170DSC-T20
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10490
Width (mm)2223
Height (mm)6356
Weight (g)147159
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)148
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.441.76
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 3:2
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 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)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.62
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MPEG1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 7 elements in 5 groups, with 5 aspherical elementsCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (11 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 130.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.003.00 - 19.00
Zoom ratio (x)53
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.360.23 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 15
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)105
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/1000 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AEMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, SunsetTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High-Speed Shutter, High Sensitivity
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO 800: 8.8 m (W), 3.8m (T)Auto ISO: W:0.3-7.4 ft (0.1-3.0m) T:0.6-6.2 ft (0.25-2.5m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3431
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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-+
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable or cradle
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.75
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.62
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)20011
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.37
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.54
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.35
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-1.9
Play -> record time (s)-1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-380
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v2.0
  • usb driver
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDigital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking. Available in silver, black, red and orange.Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization; HD video out (1080i); Face-Detect AF, In-camera retouching (Soft Focus, Fish-eye



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