Comparisons / Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780 and General Electric A830

Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780 and General Electric A830 [S]ave

Attribute
General Electric A830 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780 ×
General
ModelGeneral Electric A830Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780
BrandGeneral-electricSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.general-imaging.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberA830DSC-S780
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)9491
Width (mm)2927
Height (mm)6156
Weight (g)120128
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)88.1
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)1.761.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 3:2
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1836(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 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 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 380(0.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG4AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
Lens7 elements in 6 groupsSony lens, 6 elements in 6 groups including 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 108.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.10 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.1
  • 2
  • 15
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL 9-Point Contrast Detect Focusing AF, Face-Tracking5-point Contrast Detection
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)153,600153,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)85
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, Auto High ISO, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • preset
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesArtificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesSport, Kids & Pets, Party/Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Anti-HandshakeTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity
Self timer (s)-
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • no flash
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow synchro
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3m-4.6m / Tele: 0.3m-2.7m (ISO 400)Auto ISO: Wide: 0.5 - 3.5m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.0m
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2622
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)
  • a/v out
  • dc in)
  • integrated proprietary connector (usb 2.0
  • dc-input
  • multi-jack
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400270
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary NP-BK1
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary NP-BK1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • cd-rom
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresISO 3,200 available at reduced resolution (2MP). Panoramics stitched in-camera.-



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