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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-T30SonyCyber-shot DSC-T9
Overview
ReleasedApril 2006November 2005
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution7.2 MP6 MP
Largest image3072 × 23042816 × 2112
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–100080–640
Sensor detail1/2.5-type primary-colour interlaced Super HAD CCD; 7.4 million total and 7.2 million effective photosites in original Japanese maker sheet1/2.5-type primary-colour interlaced Super HAD CCD; 6.18 million total and 6 million effective photosites in original Japanese maker table
Image formatsJPEG; native 3072 × 2304, 3072 × 2048 in 3:2 mode or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9 mode; no RAW recordingJPEG; native 2816 × 2112, 2816 × 1872 in 3:2 mode or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9 mode; no RAW recording
Image processorReal Imaging Processor with Clear RAW NR before JPEG compression; this processing does not provide RAW file recordingReal Imaging Processor with Clear RAW NR before JPEG compression; this processing does not provide RAW file recording
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens38–114 mm equivalent38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–4.3f/3.5–4.3
Optical zoom3×3×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Lens detailInternal folded Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; actual 6.33–19.0 mmInternal folded Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; actual 6.33–19.0 mm in original Japanese maker table, rounded to 6.3–19.0 on UK support
AutofocusMulti-point or centre AF with illuminator and preset distances; normal from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto; Magnifying Glass mode from 0.01–0.2 mFive-point AF with illuminator and preset distances; normal from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto; Magnifying Glass mode from 0.01–0.2 m
ShutterAutomatic 1/4–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 second in original maker tableAutomatic 1/4–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 second in original maker table
Burst detailUp to five native 7.2 MP Fine JPEG frames at approximately 0.92-second intervals on UK support; up to 100 smaller VGA Standard frames is a separate modeUp to seven native 6 MP frames at approximately 0.8-second intervals on UK support; up to 100 smaller VGA frames is a separate mode
Stabilisation detailSuper SteadyShot optical lens shift; shooting-only or continuous modes for stills, continuous only for moviesSuper SteadyShot optical lens shift; continuous or shooting-only modes for stills, continuous mode for video
FlashBuilt-in automatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; maker automatic-ISO reach 0.1–3.4 m wide or 0.25–2.7 m telephoto; original launch gives 6 m at ISO 1000 wide; no hot shoeBuilt-in automatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; UK maker reach 0.1–2.8 m wide or 0.25–2.3 m telephoto; no hot shoe
Exposure controlsAutomatic or program exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; original Japanese maker lists nine scenes including High Sensitivity; no manual aperture or shutter control; ordinary automatic exposure limits ISO to 320, while High Sensitivity mode reaches ISO 1000Automatic or program exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; ten scenes; three-step saturation, contrast and sharpness; no manual aperture or shutter control
Video
Highest video resolution640 × 480 at 30 fps640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detailMPEG-1 with mono sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo (Reviewed); original maker table gives approximately 17 fps Standard VGA or approximately 8 fps video-mail at 160 × 112; maker confirms optical 3× zoom operates during recordingMPEG-1 with mono sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; original maker table gives approximately 17 fps Standard VGA and approximately 8 fps video-mail at 160 × 112; maker start guide says the zoom cannot change during movie recording
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots230,000230,400
Display detail3-inch TFT Hybrid Clear Photo LCD Plus with 230,000 dots; AR anti-reflection coating and wide viewing angle; still-image slideshows support downloadable music and transition effects2.5-inch TFT Hybrid Clear Photo LCD Plus; current UK support specifies 230,400 dots, rounded to 230,000 in original Japanese launch sheet; anti-reflection coating; still-image slideshow supports music and effects
Connections and design
BluetoothNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)420 photographs240 photographs
Body weight132 g134 g
Release detailOriginal Japanese launch sheet gives 21 April 2006 first saleOriginal Japanese launch sheet gives 18 November 2005 first sale
Recording media58 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo slot58 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo slot; no memory card included in original maker accessories list
PortsMulti-connector with supplied USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono composite AV and DC input cable; PictBridge direct printingMulti-connector with supplied USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono composite AV and DC input cable; PictBridge direct printing
Battery life detailNP-FR1 InfoLithium R battery; maker CIPA claim 420 photographs or 210 minutes, with remaining time displayed in minutesNP-FT1 InfoLithium T battery; original Japanese maker and current UK support CIPA claim 240 photographs or 120 minutes
ChargingSupplied BC-CS3 external battery chargerSupplied BC-CS3 external battery charger
Dimensions95 × 56.5 × 23.3 mm (width × height × depth, excluding projections); 18.9 mm at the thinnest section89.7 × 54.9 × 20.6 mm (width × height × maximum depth); depth without lens cover 16.8 mm
Weight detailApproximately 132 g camera only; 169 g shooting weight in original maker sheetApproximately 134 g camera only; 159 g shooting weight in original maker table
MaterialsMetal body; silver anodised finish or black electrodeposited clear coating over silver anodisingStainless-steel body with sliding lens cover
ColoursSilver or black; colour editions share this entrySilver or black; colour editions share this entry
In the boxNP-FR1 battery, BC-CS3 charger and power cord, multi-connector USB/AV/DC input cable, wrist strap and softwareNP-FT1 battery and battery case, BC-CS3 charger, multi-connector USB/AV/DC input cable, wrist strap and software CD

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