Comparisons / Comparison of Pentax Optio P70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99

Comparison of Pentax Optio P70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 ×
Pentax Optio P70 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Pentax Optio P70
BrandSonyPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberDSC-T99P70
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9397
Width (mm)1722
Height (mm)5654
Weight (g)121125
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeSuperCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)14.112
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.431.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 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 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4AVI (DivX MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prism-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 100.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)44
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.290.17 - 0.38
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 6.3
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-points / center / spot / flexible spot (touch)Contrast Detection;9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80-3200), Program Auto (80-800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; 3200-6400 available in Digital SR mode, 5MP
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
  • underwater 1/2
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 21/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spotTTL Multi-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesIntelligent Auto, Easy Shooting, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, FireworksAuto Picture (Standard, Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Flower, Candlelight), Program, Night Scene
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.08-.2.8m(W) / Approx. 0.5-2.3m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 5.6m(W) / Approx. 4.6m(T)Wide: 0.2 - 4.6m, Tele: 0.5 - 2.1m (ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3233
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 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dcin)
  • multi-connector (av(sd/hd component)
  • usb
  • dc-input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.42-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.7-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.71-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.7-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.13-
Startup time (s)2.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BN1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • infolithium rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser vers 5.3
  • pmp portable 5.2/1.2
  • software cd-rom s-sw87
Os compatibility
  • mac osx v(10.4-10.6)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
  • tba
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot, Touchscreen LCD, iAuto, Sweep Panorama. Available in Silver, Black, Purple, Green and Violet.Pixel Track SR, High-Sensitivity SR, Movie SR modes. Available colors: Silver, White, Red.



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