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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780 and General Electric A730 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780
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General Electric A730
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General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-S780General Electric A730
BrandSonyGeneral-electric
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.general-imaging.com
Model numberDSC-S780A730
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)9194
Width (mm)2729
Height (mm)5661
Weight (g)128120
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)8.17.1
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)1.761.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBG-
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 380(0.2 mp other)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MPEG4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensSony lens, 6 elements in 6 groups including 3 aspherical elements7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0036.00 - 108.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.360.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5060
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 15
  • 4.8
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5-point Contrast DetectionTTL 9-Point Contrast Detect Focusing AF, Face-Tracking
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)153,000153,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)58
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250Auto, Auto High ISO, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • preset
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 11/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
1Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotArtificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High SensitivitySport, Kids & Pets, Party/Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Anti-Handshake
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • no flash
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow synchro
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: Wide: 0.5 - 3.5m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.0mWide: 0.3m-4.6m / Tele: 0.3m-2.7m (ISO 400)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2226
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 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc-input
  • multi-jack
  • a/v out
  • dc in)
  • integrated proprietary connector (usb 2.0
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)270400
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BK12 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BK1 Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-ISO 3,200 available at reduced resolution (1.7MP). Panoramics stitched in-camera.



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