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Comparison of Pentax Optio E40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700 ×
Pentax Optio E40 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-S700Pentax Optio E40
BrandSonyPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberDSC-S700E40
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9194
Width (mm)2523
Height (mm)6161
Weight (g)191177
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.28.1
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)1.881.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1632 x 1224(2.0 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)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 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)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (MJPEG)AVI (MotionJPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensSonyPentax zoom lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0037.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.19 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5040
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 14
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1-point (center) Contrast Detection3-point TTL contrast detection
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
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)58
Exposure
Iso settings100, 200, 400, 800, 1000Auto (80 - 400), 80, 160, 320, 400, 800, 1000
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 11/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, SpotTTL multi-segment
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity, Soft SnapLandscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Panorama, Frame Composite
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 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 descriptionISO Auto: W:1.6-11.5ft (0.5-3.5m), T:1.6-6.6ft (0.5-2.0m)Approx 14.1’ (wide), 7.5’ (tele)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2410
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
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
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.81-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.48-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.63-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.23-
Startup time (s)2-
Play -> record time (s)0.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)460240
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable2 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • picture motion browser v2.0
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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