Comparisons / Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780 and Olympus FE-170

Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780 and Olympus FE-170 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus FE-170 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780 ×
General
ModelOlympus FE-170Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780
BrandOlympusSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberFE-170DSC-S780
1↑Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20062008
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)9091
Width (mm)3127
Height (mm)6356
Weight (g)124128
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)68.1
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)2.051.76
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 3:2
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 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 2.21)
  • jpeg
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lensSony lens, 6 elements in 6 groups including 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.320.10 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 15
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detection, iESP5-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)150,000153,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)105
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 400)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital iESP Auto Multi-Pattern TTLMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night & Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Sunset, Sport, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Behind GlassTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto (for low-light and backlit conditions)
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.7 - 13.1 ft (0.2 - 4.0 m); Tele: 2.0 - 6.9 ft (0.6 - 2.1 m)Auto ISO: Wide: 0.5 - 3.5m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.0m
Usable memory types
  • x
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1022
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
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)
  • dc input
  • dc-input
  • multi-jack
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-270
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary NP-BK1
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA alkaline disposable1 x Proprietary NP-BK1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • olympus master software
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • macos
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows



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