Comparisons / Comparison of Pentax Optio E30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730

Comparison of Pentax Optio E30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730 ×
Pentax Optio E30 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-S730Pentax Optio E30
BrandSonyPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberDSC-S730E30
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9194
Width (mm)2936
Height (mm)6161
Weight (g)189184
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)7.27.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.881.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Color filter type-RGBG
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)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 380(0.2 mp other)
  • 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)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (MotionJPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Lens and Optics
LensSony lensPENTAX lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0036.00 - 108.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.006.00 - 18.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.21 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)-15 - 60
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 14
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection3-point TTL contrast detection
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.42.4
Rear display resolution (dots)112,000110,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-8
Exposure
Iso settings100, 200, 400, 800, 1250Auto (80 - 320), 80, 160, 320, 400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 1/81/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes-Multi-segment
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivityprogram, night scene, movie, voice recording, landscape, flower, portrait, surf & snow, sport, pet, food, frame composite
Self timer (s)-
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • auto flash
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • redeye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.5 - 3.5m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.0mApprox 4.4 m (wide) / 2.5 m (tele), in auto ISO
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2211
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 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multi-jack
  • camera dock
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.8-
Startup time (s)1.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)440550
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA alkaline disposable2 x AA alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • picture motion browser v2.2
  • picture package music transfer
  • software s-sw62
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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