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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 and General Electric E1240 [S]ave

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General Electric E1240 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 ×
General
ModelGeneral Electric E1240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500
BrandGeneral-electricSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.general-imaging.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberE1240DSC-T500
Camera format-Ultra Compact
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)9997
Width (mm)2421
Height (mm)5959
Weight (g)150180
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.210.1
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.66.17
Sensor height (mm)5.74.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.881.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
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)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4032 x 2268(9.1 mp 16:9)
  • 4032 x 2688(10.8 mp 3:2)
  • 4032 x 3024(12.2 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 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG4MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI, Other
Lens and Optics
Lens7 elements in 7 groupsCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, including 3 aspheric
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)40.00 - 160.0033.00 - 165.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.008.00 - 29.00
Zoom ratio (x)45
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.340.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 20
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6.3
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL 9-Point Contrast Detect Focusing AF, Face-Tracking9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)88
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, Auto High ISO, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • preset
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/1000 - 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-HandshakeHigh Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-Speed Shutter
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
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3m-4.4m / Tele: 0.3m-2.0m (ISO 400)ISO Auto: Approx. 0.15m (0.49
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)264
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
  • cradle
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210-
Battery form factorProprietary GB-40Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • np-fd1 infolithium rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary GB-40 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FD1 InfoLithium rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • cd-rom
  • picture motion browser
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresISO 3,200 available at reduced resolution. Panoramics stitched in-camera.Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Touch Screen, HDMI Video Out, HD Movies.



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