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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Kodak EasyShare Z8612 IS [S]ave

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Kodak EasyShare Z8612 IS ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 ×
General
ModelKodak EasyShare Z8612 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
BrandKodakSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.kodak.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberZ8612DSC-H20
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20082009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)104107
Width (mm)7147
Height (mm)6669
Weight (g)290285
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)8.110.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.58
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1800 x 1200(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 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 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuicktime MOV (Motion JPEG)MPEG4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionOtherComponent
Lens and Optics
LensSchneider-Kreuznach VariogonCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 10 elements in 9 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 432.0038.00 - 380.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-3.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1210
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1250
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 57
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL Contrast Detect: multi-zone AF, center zone AF9-point Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-5
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*2.2 mpix or below in PASM modes)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • open shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/3200 - 161/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot (zone tracks with 5 focus zones)Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, sports, landscape, flower, sunset, backlight, candlelight, manner/museum, text, beach, snow, fireworks, self-portraitEasy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, SoftSnap, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, ASports
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionWide: 7.8 m, tele: 4.4 m (smart scene mode)ISO Auto: 0.2m - 7.0m(W), 0.9m - 5.5m(T)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 1.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2111
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • camera dock
  • dc in
  • dc input
  • multi-connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-2
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.32
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.32
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-2.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-11
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-290
Battery form factor1 x CR-V3 or 2 x AAProprietary Info LITHIUM
1↑Usable battery types
  • li ion or nimh rechargeable
  • lithium disposable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x CRV3 Lithium disposable1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • kodak easyshare
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.3 or higher
  • windows xp or higher
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Smile Shutter Botton



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