Comparisons / Comparison of Pentax Optio P70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W180

Comparison of Pentax Optio P70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W180 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio P70 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W180 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio P70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W180
BrandPentaxSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberP70W180
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9791
Width (mm)2219
Height (mm)5455
Weight (g)125140
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)1210.1
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)1.541.69
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (DivX MPEG-4)Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
Lens-Sony lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.380.18 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6.3
  • 6
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection;9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AFSingle-point, center-weighted, multi-point
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; 3200-6400 available in Digital SR mode, 5MPAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 1/8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL Multi-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meterMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesAuto Picture (Standard, Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Flower, Candlelight), Program, Night SceneTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye
  • soft flash
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • no flash
  • slow syncro
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.2 - 4.6m, Tele: 0.5 - 2.1m (ISO Auto)0.5-3m (wide), 0.5-1.5m (tele)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3312
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 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc-input
-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-290
Battery form factorProprietary1 x proprietary NP-BK1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x proprietary NP-BK1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom s-sw87
  • picture motion browser ver.4.2.01
Os compatibility
  • tba
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPixel Track SR, High-Sensitivity SR, Movie SR modes. Available colors: Silver, White, Red.-



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