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Comparison of Pentax Optio P70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 ×
Pentax Optio P70 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1Pentax Optio P70
BrandSonyPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberDSC-WX1P70
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9197
Width (mm)2022
Height (mm)5254
Weight (g)148125
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.112
Sensor format1/2.4 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.0528.07
Sensor width (mm)5.926.17
Sensor height (mm)4.574.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.621.54
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)
  • 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)
  • 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)10-
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
LensSony G-lens; 6 elements in 5 groups, 5 aspheric-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 120.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)54
Aperture range (f)0.14 - 0.420.17 - 0.38
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 6.3
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-points / center / spotContrast 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)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 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
  • 1/2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • flash)
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • two push set
  • underwater (auto
  • 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)
  • 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.0.2 - 5.0m(W) / Approx.0.5 - 2.0m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.10.0m(W) / Approx.4.0m(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)1133
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)
  • multi-connector
  • dc-input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.61-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.27-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.58-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.57-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • infolithium rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 InfoLithium rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • picture motion browser vers 4.3 + usb driver
  • software cd-rom s-sw87
Os compatibility
  • mac osx v(10.3-10.5)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2
  • tba
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresBack-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor, SteadyShot optical image stabilization, Sweep Panorama modePixel Track SR, High-Sensitivity SR, Movie SR modes. Available colors: Silver, White, Red.



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