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Comparison of Pentax Optio VS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio VS20 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio VS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
BrandPentaxSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberVS20WX300
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11296
Width (mm)3825
Height (mm)6155
Weight (g)235166
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)1618.2
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.331.26
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)110
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPG)AVCHD or MP4; with stereo audio
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lenssmc PENTAX zoom lens, 11 elements, 8 groups, 1 aspheric elementSony G Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 560.0025.00 - 500.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 100.003.00 - 86.00
Zoom ratio (x)2020
Aperture range (f)0.320.15 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)405
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 20-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 7.2
  • 2
  • 4
  • 153
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 93 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Manual FocusContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking-+
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto: 100-1600 (auto range adjustable), Digital SR 100-6400, Manual: 100-6400iAuto (ISO 80-3200), Superior Auto (ISO 80-12800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • incandescent
  • one push
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 41/1600 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMultiMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesNatural Skin Tone, Handheld Night Snap (5M), Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Digital Panorama (2M per frame), LandscapeScene modes: Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Night Portrait, Night Scene, High Sensitivity
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow synchro
Flash range description17 feet (wide, auto ISO), 11 feet (tele, auto ISO)ISO Auto: 0.2 to 4.3m (W) / 2.0 to 2.4m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)160
Included memory typeInternal-
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
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional infrared
-
Connections (extended)-
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • multi terminal
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)110
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200500
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI122Proprietary NP-BX1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI122 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom s-sw122
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift image stabilization, Dual shutter release/zoom buttons, 720p HD movies, Optional IR remote, Digital level"World's smallest camera with 20x optical zoom", Full HD movies, Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode for movies, built-in Wi-Fi



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