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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-T300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberDSC-T300DSC-W170
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9494
Width (mm)2124
Height (mm)5958
Weight (g)172169
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HADSony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.110.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
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)
  • 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)
  • 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 380(0.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.61.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-1MPEG-1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionComponentComponent
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 12 elements in 10 groups, 1 prismCarl Zeiss, 9 elements in 7 groups including 1 ED, 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)33.00 - 165.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 29.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.290.08 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)810
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 20-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 28
  • 2
  • 25
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast Detect with Flexible Spot AF9-point Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Real-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)88
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • underwater (4)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • underwater (4)
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 11/1600 - 2
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 modesEasy, Twilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High-speed shutter, High SensitivityEasy, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Smile Shutter, Underwater, High Sensitivity
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: Wide: 0.1 - 3.5 m; Tele: 0.8 - 2.7 mAuto ISO: Wide: 0.2 - 4.2m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.7m
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1515
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++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multi-jack (av / usb / dc)
  • multi-jack
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.831.64
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.61.6
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.370.36
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.480.4
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.390.38
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.650.62
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.01
Startup time (s)2.72.8
Play -> record time (s)1.61.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.911.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260370
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BD1Proprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BD1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features3.5-inch touch screen Clear Photo LCD PlusTM LCD screen for easy navigation and framing; a Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lensSony's D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos with harsh highlights or dark shadows



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