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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-T3SonyCyber-shot DSC-T5
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2004September 2005
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor formatOther–
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution5.1 MP5.1 MP
Largest image2592 × 19442592 × 1944
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–40064–400
Sensor detail1/2.4-type primary-colour interlaced CCD; 5.3 million total and 5.1 million effective photositesSony's Japanese launch sheet specifies a 1/2.5-type primary-colour interlaced CCD with 5.3 million total and 5.1 million effective photosites. Current UK support instead lists 1/2.4-type; format is omitted from the headline because these maker sources conflict
Image formatsJPEG still images; 2592 × 1728 3:2 mode and smaller outputsJPEG Fine or Standard; 2592 × 1728 3:2 and 1920 × 1080 16:9 stills alongside smaller outputs; no RAW recording
Image processorReal Imaging ProcessorReal Imaging Processor
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens38–114 mm equivalent38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–4.4f/3.5–4.4
Optical zoom3×3×
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 6.7–20.1 mm; internal optical zoom with automatic lens cover; digital zoom separately from optical zoomCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar folded optical path; actual 6.33–19.0 mm in original sheet, rounded to 6.3 mm on UK support; optical zoom stays inside the body
AutofocusFive-point multi-area AF; normal focus from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto; Magnifying Glass mode focuses from 0.01–0.2 m wideFive-point multi-area AF with illuminator; normal focus from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto; Magnifying Glass from 0.01–0.2 m; preset focus distances
ShutterAuto 1/8–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 second; High-speed Shutter scene 1/250–1/1000 secondAutomatic 1/8–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 second
Burst detailBrief four-shot burst; separate Multi Burst mode does not represent full-resolution continuous shootingUp to nine largest Fine JPEG frames at approximately 0.7-second intervals; up to 100 Standard VGA frames is a separate lower-resolution setting, not the full-resolution headline rate
FlashBuilt-in automatic, forced, off and slow-sync modes; maker states improved maximum reach of 1.7 mBuilt-in automatic, forced, off or slow-sync modes; recommended reach 0.1–2.5 m wide or 0.5–2.0 m telephoto; red-eye reduction
Exposure controlsAutomatic and program exposure with ±2 EV adjustment in 1/3 EV steps; nine scene selectionsAutomatic and program exposure with ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; ten scene selections; three-step saturation, contrast and sharpening adjustments
Video
Highest video resolution640 × 480 at 30 fps640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detailMPEG-1 with sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; Standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and 160 × 112 video-mail approximately 8.3 fpsMPEG-1 with sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo and cannot use internal memory. Standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and 160 × 112 video-mail approximately 8.3 fps
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size2.5″2.5″
Screen dots230,400230,400
Display detailHybrid reflective/backlit Clear Photo LCD with anti-reflection treatment; sole viewfinder. Current UK support specifies 230,400 dots, rounded to 230,000 in the original Japanese launch sheetHybrid reflective/backlit Clear Photo TFT; current UK support specifies 230,400 dots, rounded to 230,000 in original Japanese launch sheet; maker 100% coverage
Connections and design
BluetoothNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)180 photographs240 photographs
Body weight146 g114 g
Release detailOriginal Sony Japan sheet gives 15 October 2004 first sale and explicitly identifies the T3 as successor to T1. Regional introduction dates differSony's original Japanese launch specifies 9 September 2005 first sale; announcement date is not used as the retail date
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo or PRO Duo; supplied 32 MB Duo card and adapter32 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or PRO Duo slot; internal recording requires removing the card, and card images cannot be copied back into internal memory
PortsCamera multi-terminal connects to supplied Cyber-shot Station for USB 2.0, mono AV output and DC power; PictBridge direct printingMulti-terminal with supplied USB/AV/DC cable; Hi-Speed USB 2.0, mono composite AV and DC input; PictBridge direct printing
Battery life detailNP-FT1; maker CIPA claim 180 photographs or 90 minutes, with LCD on, zoom cycled, flash on half of exposures and power cycled every ten shotsNP-FT1 InfoLithium; maker CIPA claim 240 photographs or 120 minutes; claimed performance is distinct from a reviewer's measured battery use
ChargingSupplied AC adapter and Cyber-shot Station UC-TCSupplied BC-CS3 battery charger; optional Cyber-shot Station CSS-TNA
Dimensions91 × 60 × 17.8 mm (width × height × depth); 17.3 mm at thinnest sectionCurrent UK table gives 93.5 × 60 × 20.3 mm (width × height × depth); original Japanese sheet gives 93.6 mm width and 15.3 mm at thinnest section
Weight detailApproximately 146 g camera only; 171 g including battery and cardApproximately 114 g body only; 139 g with battery and card
Materials–Anodised metal body; hairline finish on silver, red or gold and blasted finish on black
ColoursSilver or blackSilver, red, gold or black
In the boxJapanese package includes UC-TC station, NP-FT1, AC adapter, USB and AV cables, power cord, 32 MB Memory Stick Duo and adapter, wrist strap, tripod camera holder and software CDNP-FT1, BC-CS3 charger, dedicated multi-terminal USB/AV/DC cable, wrist strap and software CD; memory card not included

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