Comparisons / Comparison of Pentax Optio E50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500

Comparison of Pentax Optio E50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 ×
Pentax Optio E50 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-S500Pentax Optio E50
BrandSonyPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberDSC-S500E50
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20062008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9297
Width (mm)3123
Height (mm)6261
Weight (g)146119
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony SuperHAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)68.1
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)2.051.76
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 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)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVITBA
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensSonyPentax zoom lens, 6 elements in 5 groups with 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)32.00 - 96.0037.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.006.00
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)
  • 6
  • 13
  • 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)110,000110,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)58
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400Auto (100 - 800), 1600 in Digital SR mode
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • automatic
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto
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 modes49-segment matrix, center-weighted, spotTTL multi-segment
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesBeach, Candle, Landscape, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight PortraitNight Scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Panorama, Frame Composite
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • forced
  • forced w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 19 in to 8.2 ft (0.5 - 2.5 m)Auto ISO: approx 20 ft (wide), 10 ft (tele)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)259
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dock terminal connection (kodak imagelink)
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.7-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-250
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA alkaline disposableTBA
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • cyber-shot viewer vers 1.0 + usb driver (windows)
  • tba
Os compatibility
  • mac os 9.1 - 10.4
  • me
  • win 2000
  • xp home / pro
  • tba



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