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Comparison of Pentax Optio A10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio A10 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio A10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1
BrandPentaxSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberA10DSC-N1
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)8997
Width (mm)2323
Height (mm)5561
Weight (g)145185
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor type-CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)88.1
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.238.2
Sensor width (mm)7.187.18
Sensor height (mm)5.325.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.22.2
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGB-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 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)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 648 x 480(0.3 mp other)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 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 (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)0.50.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x112
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatDivX MPEG4MPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
Lenssmc Pentax Power ZoomCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 112.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.360.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3550
Macro focus range (cm)12 - 40-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5 point AF, Spot AF, Tracking AF, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus5-area Contrast detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
Rear display resolution (dots)232,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)85
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/1000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, center, spotMulti pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesNight Scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Candle, Text, Food, Sport, Frame composition, PetTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Candle, Soft Snap
Self timer (s)
  • 10
-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto backlight compensation
  • auto+red-eye reduction
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • flash-on +red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction off
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.06m - 5m (W) / 0.35m - 2.5 m (T)0.6 - 16.4 ft (0.2 - 5 m)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2452
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory (26MB storage, 26MB album)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.8-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.50.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)9994
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)1.36-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.64-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.47-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.3-
Startup time (s)4.7-
Play -> record time (s)1.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)150-
Battery form factorProprietary Lithium IonProprietary 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
  • software (s-sw42)
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPentax Shake Reduction system-



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