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Comparison of Pentax Optio P70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 ×
Pentax Optio P70 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230Pentax Optio P70
BrandSonyPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberDSC-W230P70
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9597
Width (mm)2222
Height (mm)5754
Weight (g)127125
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112
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)1.541.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
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)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 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
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1AVI (DivX MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, : 6 elements in 5 groups (including 3 asph,)-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)30.00 - 120.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)44
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.360.17 - 0.38
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 22
  • 6.3
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; 9-areaContrast 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)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)810
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 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 wb
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 11/2000 - 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 modesEasy, Smile, Softsnap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Fire works, Sports, UnderwaterAuto Picture (Standard, Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Flower, Candlelight), Program, Night Scene
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.2m - 3.9m(W), 0.5m - 1.9m(T)Wide: 0.2 - 4.6m, Tele: 0.5 - 2.1m (ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1533
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)-
  • dc-input
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.7-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350-
Battery form factorProprietary Info LITHIUMProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • software cd-rom s-sw87
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • tba
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Dynamic Range OptimizerPixel Track SR, High-Sensitivity SR, Movie SR modes. Available colors: Silver, White, Red.



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