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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S650 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-S650SonyCyber-shot DSC-S700
Overview
Released2007March 2007
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor formatOtherOther
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution7.2 MP7.2 MP
Largest image3072 × 23043072 × 2304
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–1000100–1000
Sensor detailOptical 1/2.5-type Super HAD CCD; this format is not a physical dimension. Exact instruction manual lists approximately 7,201,000 effective and 7,410,000 total pixelsOptical 1/2.5-type Super HAD CCD; this format is not a physical dimension. Exact instruction manual lists approximately 7,201,000 effective and 7,410,000 total pixels
Image formatsJPEG, maximum 3072×2304; 3:2 3072×2048 and 16:9 1920×1080 available. No RAW recordingJPEG, maximum 3072×2304; 3:2 3072×2048 and 16:9 1920×1080 available. No RAW recording
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens35–105 mm equivalent35–105 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–4.8f/2.8–4.8
Optical zoom3×3×
StabilisationNoneNone
Lens detailSony 3× zoom, physical 5.8–17.4 mm F2.8–4.8, equivalent to 35–105 mm. Normal AF approximately 50 cm to infinity; macro approximately 5 cm wide / 35 cm telephotoSony 3× zoom, physical 5.8–17.4 mm F2.8–4.8, equivalent 35–105 mm. Macro approximately 5 cm wide / 35 cm telephoto. German maker press gives normal AF approximately 50 cm; NZ archive gives 12 cm wide / 50 cm telephoto, unresolved normal-focus conflict retained
AutofocusCentre-weighted Single AF; no AF illuminator, manual focus or face detection in exact Ireland/NZ archivesCentre-weighted Single AF; no AF illuminator in exact NZ archive. Review overview mentions a focus-assist lamp, contrary to maker specification
ShutterNZ maker table gives Auto 1/8–1/2000 second and Program auto 1–1/2000 second; Program exposure remains automaticNZ maker table gives Auto 1/8–1/2000 second and Program auto 1–1/2000 second; Program exposure remains automatic
Burst detailThree frames per burst, flash off. Exact handbook gives approximately 2-second recording interval; Hong Kong press table and Ireland archive give 1.5 seconds at 7MP. Unresolved interval conflict means no headline sustained rateThree frames per burst, flash off. Exact shared handbook gives approximately 2-second recording interval; NZ maker archive gives 1.5 seconds at 7MP. Unresolved interval conflict means no headline sustained rate
FlashAuto ISO approximately 0.5–3.5 m wide / 0.5–2.0 m telephoto. Hong Kong maker table separately gives ISO 1000 reach up to 6.3 m wide / 3.6 m telephotoNZ maker archive lists Auto ISO approximately 0.5–3.5 m wide / 0.5–2.0 m telephoto; ISO 1000 separately 6.3 m wide / 3.6 m telephoto
Exposure controlsAuto, Program auto and seven scene modes; no manual or aperture/shutter-priority exposure. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; multi-pattern or spot metering. Handbook lists ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000; NZ archive additional ISO 80 conflicts and is not usedAuto, Program auto and seven scene modes; no manual or aperture/shutter-priority exposure. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; multi-pattern or spot metering. Exact shared handbook lists ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000; NZ additional ISO 80 conflicts and is not used
Video
Highest video resolution320 × 240 at 30 fps320 × 240 at 30 fps
Video detailAVI Motion JPEG, 320×240 at 30 fps with mono sound; optical zoom cannot change during movie recording. MPEG-1 claims in launch previews conflict with the exact instruction manualAVI Motion JPEG, 320×240 at 30 fps with mono sound; optical zoom cannot change during movie recording. MPEG-1 claims in launch previews conflict with the exact instruction manual
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size2″2.4″
Screen dots115,200112,320
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 2-inch TFT, 115,200 dots in exact instruction manual; maker archives round to 115,000. Screen dots are not captured image pixelsFixed 2.4-inch TFT with 112,320 dots in exact shared instruction manual, rounded 112,000 in maker archive; dots are not captured image pixels
Viewfinder detailNo separate viewfinder; composition uses the rear LCDNo separate viewfinder; composition uses the rear LCD
Connections and design
BluetoothNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)100 photographs100 photographs
Body weight130 g149 g
Release detailSony January 17 US announcement planned February sale for S650; Hong Kong March 1 release planned March. Contemporary October 2007 full test establishes 2007 retail hardware; earliest actual worldwide first-sale month remains unestablished, so year precision retained. No explicit maker predecessor relationship establishedSony January 17 US announcement planned March sale for S700. Imaging Resource October 25 2007 exact production field test explicitly states it shipped in March 2007, supporting month precision; German maker launch later planned September. The reproduced Sony German release explicitly lists DSC-S650 as predecessor; replaces follows this documented German relationship, not a numerical inference, while the two models were announced together in the US
Recording mediaApproximately 24 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo, not a full-size Memory Stick. No card suppliedApproximately 24 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo, not a full-size Memory Stick. No card supplied
PortsCombined USB/A/V OUT terminal provides mono audio and NTSC/PAL composite video. Full-Speed USB 2.0, not Hi-Speed. Exact instruction manual overrides Ireland archive A/V-out No and contrary regional Hi-Speed templatesCombined USB/A/V OUT terminal for mono audio and NTSC/PAL composite video. Full-Speed USB 2.0 in exact shared instruction manual, overriding regional archive omissions and review Hi-Speed claim
Battery life detailTwo supplied LR6 alkaline AA batteries; approximately 100 shots/50 minutes CIPA at 25 °C, Fine quality, one shot every 30 seconds, alternating zoom ends, flash every other shot and power cycle every 10. Optional NH-AA-DB NiMH pair: 460 shots/230 minutes under same test; not suppliedTwo supplied LR6 alkaline AA batteries; approximately 100 shots/ 50 minutes CIPA at 25 °C, Fine quality, one shot every 30 seconds, alternating zoom ends, flash every other shot and power cycle every 10. Optional NH-AA-DB NiMH pair: 460 shots/230 minutes under same test; not supplied
ChargingSupplied alkaline cells cannot be recharged. Optional compatible NiMH cells require an external charger; no charger suppliedSupplied alkaline cells cannot be recharged. Optional compatible NiMH cells require an external charger; no charger supplied
Dimensions91.0×61.0×26.5 mm width×height×depth, excluding protrusions91.0×61.0×25.1 mm width×height×depth, excluding protrusions; exact S700 table in shared instruction manual
Weight detail130 g body only in exact maker archives/Hong Kong release; approximately 178 g including two batteries, wrist strap, etc. in instruction manual149 g body only in exact NZ maker archive; approximately 198 g including two batteries and wrist strap, etc. in exact shared instruction manual. Body figure is published, not inferred by subtracting battery weight
In the boxTwo AA alkaline batteries, dedicated USB cable, dedicated A/V cable, wrist strap, software/handbook CD and instruction manual. Optional NiMH batteries, charger, AC-LS5K adaptor and Memory Stick Duo excludedTwo AA alkaline batteries, dedicated USB cable, dedicated A/V cable, wrist strap, software/handbook CD and instruction manual. Optional NiMH batteries, charger, AC-LS5K adaptor and Memory Stick Duo excluded

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