Comparisons / Comparison of Pentax Optio W90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300

Comparison of Pentax Optio W90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 ×
Pentax Optio W90 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-T300Pentax Optio W90
BrandSonyPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberDSC-T300W90
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20082010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)94107
Width (mm)2125
Height (mm)5959
Weight (g)172161
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Pentax W80
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.112.1
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)1.691.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
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 1464(3.8 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2256(9.0 mp other)
  • 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)1.61
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-1AVI (Motion JPEG)
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, 1 prismPentax zoom lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 5 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)33.00 - 165.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 29.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)850
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 201 - 30
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 28
  • 6.25
  • 31.3
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast Detect with Flexible Spot AF9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)810
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (80-1600), Digital SR (80-6400), Manual (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400), ISO 3200-6400 5MP or 3.8MP
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • underwater (4)
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 11/1500 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, SpotMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesEasy, Twilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High-speed shutter, High SensitivityNight Scene, Underwater, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Digital Microscope (2.1M), Digital Wide (5M), Surf & Snow
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • soft
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: Wide: 0.1 - 3.5 m; Tele: 0.8 - 2.7 m13 ft (wide, auto ISO), 8.2 ft (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1526
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-+
Remote control type-
  • optional ir
Connections (extended)
  • multi-jack (av / usb / dc)
  • hdmi out (type d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.831.85
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.61
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.370.26
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.480.27
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.39-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.65-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010
Startup time (s)2.72.1
Play -> record time (s)1.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.95.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260205
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BD1Proprietary D-LI88
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BD1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI88 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • software s-sw102 (cd rom)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os x 10.3.9+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and features3.5-inch touch screen Clear Photo LCD PlusTM LCD screen for easy navigation and framing; a Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lensWaterproof to 20 feet, Shockproof to 4 feet, Coldproof to sub-freezing temperatures, Dustproof. 720p HD Movies, HDMI Output



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