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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

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Overview
ReleasedJanuary 20082008
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor formatOther1/1.7-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution7.2 MP13.6 MP
Largest image3072 × 23044224 × 3168
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–125080–3200
Sensor detailOptical 1/2.5-type Super HAD CCD, not physical dimensions; exact instruction guide lists approximately 7,201,000 effective and 7,410,000 total pixels1/1.7-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 13.6 million effective and 13.9 million total photosites; optical format is not physical dimensions
Image formatsJPEG/Exif 2.21, maximum 3072×2304; 3:2 3072×2048 and 16:9 1920×1080 available. No RAW recording. UK archive contains contradictory 8MP template entries, not usedJPEG, maximum 4224 × 3168 pixels; 4224 × 2816 in 3:2 or 4224 × 2376/1920 × 1080 in 16:9
ISO detail–Auto or ISO80–3200 at full resolution; EX High Sensitivity extends to ISO6400 at reduced 3-megapixel resolution
Image processor–BIONZ with standard and Plus D-range optimisation; Clear RAW NR and adjustable noise-reduction levels; photographs recorded as JPEG rather than RAW
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens35–105 mm equivalent35–105 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–4.8f/2.8–5.5
Optical zoom3×3×
StabilisationNoneOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst–1.9 fps
Lens detailSony 3× zoom, physical 5.8–17.4 mm F2.8–4.8, equivalent 35–105 mm. Normal focus approximately 50 cm; macro approximately 5 cm wide / 35 cm telephoto from the front of the lens. UK archive mixes normal-focus distances into its macro row; exact handbook and Hong Kong maker press resolve thisCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 7.6–22.8 mm, equivalent to 35–105 mm; six elements in five groups including three aspherical elements. Optional conversion lenses or 37 mm filters require VAD-WF adapter
AutofocusMultipoint or centre AF, with distance presets; no AF illuminator, face detection or Smile Shutter in exact UK maker table. No manual focusNine-area Multipoint, centre or spot AF with illuminator; semi-manual presets 0.5/1/3/7 m or infinity. Auto/macro focus approximately 5 cm wide or 34 cm telephoto. Face detection for up to eight people with child/adult priority and Smile Shutter
ShutterHong Kong maker table gives Auto 1/8–1/2000 second and Program auto 1–1/2000 second; Program exposure remains automaticAuto approximately 1/4–1/2000 second; Program 1–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 second
Burst detailExact handbook: maximum three frames at 7M or 3:2, four at 5M, six at 3M, 64 at VGA and ten at 16:9; approximately 1.2-second recording interval, flash off. These finite bursts do not establish a sustained headline frame rateFull-resolution continuous shooting approximately 1.9 fps (Les Numériques exact-model test; maker archive gives up to 100 frames at all sizes). Maker EX High-Speed mode reaches 5 fps only at reduced 3-megapixel resolution; flash slows shooting
Stabilisation detail–Optical Super SteadyShot with Shooting or Continuous modes
FlashHong Kong maker table: Auto ISO approximately 0.5–3.5 m wide / 0.5–2.0 m telephoto; ISO 1250 separately approximately 6.9 m wide / 3.9 m telephotoBuilt-in flash with Auto, forced, off, slow-sync and red-eye reduction; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–5.5 m wide or 0.4–2.8 m telephoto
Exposure controlsAuto, Program auto and scene modes; no manual or aperture/shutter-priority exposure. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering. ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1250Auto, Easy, Program, Manual and scene selections; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps and exposure bracketing. One-push custom white balance; iSCN recognises five scene types, Advanced mode can take a second photograph using optimised settings
Video
Highest video resolution320 × 240 at 30 fps640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detailAVI Motion JPEG, 320×240 at approximately 30 fps with mono sound; approximately ten-minute maximum continuous clip. Optical zoom cannot change during movie recording. MPEG-1 and VGA claims in secondary launch coverage conflict with exact instruction guide and maker pressMPEG Movie VX Fine 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; Standard approximately 17 fps or Presentation 320 × 240 approximately 8 fps. Manual limits continuous movies to approximately ten minutes; no HD movie recording or playback
Audio–MPEG1 mono movie sound; built-in mono microphone and speaker
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneOptical
Screen size2.4″2.7″
Screen dots112,320230,400
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 2.4-inch TFT with 112,320 dots in exact instruction guide, rounded 112,000 in maker press; dots are not captured image pixels. Movies have no audible playback through the camera; external A/V playback provides soundFixed 2.7-type Clear Photo TFT LCD, 230400 dots; optical zoom viewfinder
Viewfinder detailNo separate viewfinder; composition uses the rear LCD–
Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim)100 photographs300 photographs
Body weight140 g156 g
Release detailSony German release planned mid-January 2008; Hong Kong release planned end-January. Contemporary Les Numériques news dated January 27 states the camera was available on retail shelves, supporting January precision without claiming the first day. That news misstates video and face/Smile detection; these features follow exact maker manuals instead. No explicit manufacturer predecessor establishedReleased in 2008. Sony Hong Kong scheduled availability for the end of April 2008, Sony US scheduled May shipping and Sony Japan specified 16 May. These launch announcements do not confirm the actual first retail month
Recording mediaApproximately 22 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo. PRO-HG cards operate at PRO Duo speed; optional cards are separate from the bare cameraApproximately 15 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo or PRO-HG Duo. No SD card slot
PortsCombined USB/A/V OUT terminal for mono audio and NTSC/PAL composite video; Hi-Speed USB 2.0 explicitly confirmed in exact instruction guide and handbook. UK archive A/V omission conflicts with these manualsMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mono AV output; HD component still-photo output requires optional cable or HD Cyber-shot Station cradle, rather than an HDMI socket
Battery life detailTwo supplied LR6 alkaline AA batteries: approximately 100 shots / 50 minutes CIPA at 25 °C, one shot every 30 seconds, alternating zoom ends, flash every other shot and power cycle every ten. Optional NH-AA NiMH pair: approximately 440 shots / 220 minutes; these are not the supplied alkaline cellsSupplied NP-BG1, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh; optional NP-FG1 supported. Manual CIPA claim approximately 300 photographs/150 minutes with LCD on or 340/170 minutes off at 25°C, Normal recording, Single AF, Shooting stabilisation, alternating zoom ends, one shot every 30 seconds, flash every second shot and power cycle every ten
ChargingSupplied alkaline cells cannot be recharged. Optional compatible NiMH cells require an external charger; optional AC-LS5K power adaptor is separateExternal BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC charger, approximately 330 minutes full charge or 270 minutes normal charge at 25°C; optional AC-LS5K adapter
Dimensions91.4×61.0×29.1 mm width×height×depth, excluding protrusions, in exact instruction guide94.3 × 59 × 26.8 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions
Weight detail140 g body only in exact UK maker archive and Hong Kong press; approximately 189 g including two batteries, wrist strap, etc. in instruction guide. Plastic body per reproduced German maker table156 g body-only in Sony Japan specifications; approximately 187 g including NP-BG1, Memory Stick Duo and supplied accessories
Materials–Stainless-steel body with titanium coating
Colours–Titanium grey
In the boxTwo LR6 AA alkaline batteries, dedicated USB and A/V cables, wrist strap, software/handbook CD and instruction guide. Optional NiMH batteries, charger, AC adaptor and memory card are separate; Hong Kong launch card/case package is a regional bundleNP-BG1, external battery charger, multi-use USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software/handbook CD-ROM and instructions; memory card not supplied

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