Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus VG-170 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70

Comparison of Olympus VG-170 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 ×
Olympus VG-170 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-T70Olympus VG-170
BrandSonyOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDSC-T70VG-170
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)90104
Width (mm)2122
Height (mm)5663
Weight (g)156147
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)814
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)-0.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-1AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-TessarOlympus lens; 7 elements in 5 groups, with 5 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 19.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)35
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.290.15 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5060
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-pointCCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
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)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)510
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 11/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, SpotDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High-speed shutter, High Sensitivity, Smile ShutterScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
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
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.1 - 3.0 m; Tele: 0.25 - 2.5 mISO 800: 8.8 m (W), 3.8m (T)
1↑Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3134
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant--
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.3-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-0.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-200
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)270-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BD1 InfoLithiumProprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x proprietary NP-BD1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresLCD panel is touch-sensitive.Digital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking. Available in silver, black, red and orange.



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