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

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1
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Pentax Optio A10
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General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-N1Pentax Optio A10
BrandSonyPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberDSC-N1A10
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)9789
Width (mm)2323
Height (mm)6155
Weight (g)185145
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCD-
Effective megapixels (MP)8.18
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 ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter type-RGB
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.90.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x112
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEGDivX MPEG4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessarsmc Pentax Power Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0037.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.19 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5035
Macro focus range (cm)-12 - 40
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5-area Contrast detection5 point AF, Spot AF, Tracking AF, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus
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)230,000232,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)58
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto iso mode--
1White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 301/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti pattern, center-weighted, spotMulti, center, spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Candle, Soft SnapNight Scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Candle, Text, Food, Sport, Frame composition, Pet
Self timer (s)-
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction off
  • auto
  • auto backlight compensation
  • auto+red-eye reduction
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • flash-on +red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.6 - 16.4 ft (0.2 - 5 m)Auto ISO: 0.06m - 5m (W) / 0.35m - 2.5 m (T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5224
Included memory typebuilt-in memory (26MB storage, 26MB album)Internal
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)
  • dc in
  • dc input
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)0.90.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4999
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 NP-BG1Proprietary Lithium Ion
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary 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 features-Pentax Shake Reduction system



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