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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W180 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W180 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W180
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberDSC-WX1W180
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9191
Width (mm)2019
Height (mm)5255
Weight (g)148140
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor RSony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.110.1
Sensor format1/2.4 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.0528.07
Sensor width (mm)5.926.17
Sensor height (mm)4.574.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.621.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
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)
  • 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 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensSony G-lens; 6 elements in 5 groups, 5 asphericSony lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 120.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)53
Aperture range (f)0.14 - 0.420.18 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 6
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-points / center / spotSingle-point, center-weighted, multi-point
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • 1/2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • flash)
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • two push set
  • underwater (auto
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 21/2000 - 1/8
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 modesIntelligent Auto, Easy Shooting, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, FireworksTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • no flash
  • slow syncro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx.0.2 - 5.0m(W) / Approx.0.5 - 2.0m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.10.0m(W) / Approx.4.0m(T)0.5-3m (wide), 0.5-1.5m (tele)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1112
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
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-connector
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.61-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.27-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.58-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.57-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350290
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG11 x proprietary NP-BK1
Usable battery types
  • infolithium rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 InfoLithium rechargeable1 x proprietary NP-BK1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • picture motion browser vers 4.3 + usb driver
  • picture motion browser ver.4.2.01
Os compatibility
  • mac osx v(10.3-10.5)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresBack-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor, SteadyShot optical image stabilization, Sweep Panorama mode-



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