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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-T20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberDSC-T20DSC-N2
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9097
Width (mm)2323
Height (mm)5661
Weight (g)159185
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)810
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7143.32
Sensor width (mm)5.767.6
Sensor height (mm)4.295.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.762.08
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
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 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1632 x 1224(2.0 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)
  • 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
Continuous-mode (fps)20.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x112
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1MPEG VX
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (11 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical)Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 19.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.23 - 0.290.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 15
  • 2
  • 17
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection5-area 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)55
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 11/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotMulti pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High-Speed Shutter, High SensitivityBeach, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction off
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: W:0.3-7.4 ft (0.1-3.0m) T:0.6-6.2 ft (0.25-2.5m)0.6 - 15.7 ft (0.2 - 4.8 m)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3125
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++
Connections (extended)
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable or cradle
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.751.67
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)20.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)113
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.370.29
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.540.69
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.350.21
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.01
Startup time (s)1.91.8
Play -> record time (s)10.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.14
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380300
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v2.0
  • usb driver
  • gps image tracker
  • image station xpress
  • music transfer; mac: music transfer
  • windows: picture motion browser v1.1
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • v10.x)
  • windows 2000/me/xp; macintosh os x (v9.x
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper Steady Shot optical image stabilization; HD video out (1080i); Face-Detect AF, In-camera retouching (Soft Focus, Fish-eyeSony Clear Photo LCD Plus Touch Screen



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