Comparisons / Comparison of Ricoh Caplio GX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

Comparison of Ricoh Caplio GX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 ×
Ricoh Caplio GX100 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W300Ricoh Caplio GX100
BrandSonyRicoh
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberDSC-W300GX100
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)94112
Width (mm)2725
Height (mm)5958
Weight (g)184250
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)13.610
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/1.75 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3240.89
Sensor width (mm)7.67.38
Sensor height (mm)5.75.54
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.82.02
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 3:2
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)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4224 x 2816(11.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4224 x 3168(13.4 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 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 (exif 2.21)
  • raw (.dng)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.9-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical)Ricoh Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0024.00 - 72.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.23 - 0.40
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)530
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 19
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-area Contrast Detection with Face Detect; Center-Weighted AF, Spot AF-
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoomVF-1 detachable electronic viewfinder (optional)
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settings80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, Auto-Hi, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
  • one push/push set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • outdoor
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 180
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot256-segment multi, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Extra High Sensitivity, Soft SnapPortrait, Sports, Landscape, Nightscape, Skew correction, Text, Zoom macro, High Sensitivity
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash synchro
  • red-eye flash
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: W: 0.2 - 5.5m T: 0.4 - 2.8m; ISO 3200: up to 11m (W), 5.6m (T)Approx. 0.2 - 5.0 m (wide-angle), 0.15 - 3.0 m (telephoto)
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw (.dng)
Included memory (MB)1526
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)
  • hd 1080i video out with optional accessory
  • multi-terminal
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.77-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.9-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.42-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.54-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.77-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.9-
Play -> record time (s)1.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)9-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300380
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG11 x Proprietary DB-60 or 2 x AAA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • li-ion (db-60) or alkaline / oxyride / nimh (aaa)
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x DB-60 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v3.0
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.3+
  • windows 2000/xp/vista
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper Steady-Shot Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Smile Shutter, DRO, HD video out. Retouch: Unsharp Mask-



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