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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-W1SonyCyber-shot DSC-W5
Overview
ReleasedMay 2004March 2005
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/1.8-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution5.1 MP5.1 MP
Largest image2592 × 19442592 × 1944
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–400100–400
Sensor detail1/1.8-type primary-colour interlaced CCD with 5.3 million total and 5.1 million effective photosites in the original Japanese launch sheet1/1.8-type primary-colour CCD; original Japanese maker sheet gives 5.3 million total and 5.1 million effective photosites
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; 2592 × 1728 3:2 alongside smaller 4:3 outputs; no RAW recordingJPEG Fine or Standard; native 2592 × 1944 or 2592 × 1728 in 3:2 mode; no RAW recording
Image processorReal Imaging ProcessorReal Imaging Processor
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens38–114 mm equivalent38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–5.2f/2.8–5.2
Optical zoom3×3×
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; actual 7.9–23.7 mm; optional VAD-WA adaptor supports conversion lenses and filtersCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; actual 7.9–23.7 mm; optional VAD-WA adaptor supports conversion lenses and filters
AutofocusMulti-point or centre AF with illuminator; normal range from 0.5 m, macro from 0.06 m wide or 0.3 m telephoto; five preset focus distancesMulti-point or centre AF with illuminator; normal range from 0.5 m, macro from 0.06 m wide or 0.3 m telephoto; five preset focus distances
ShutterAutomatic 1/8–1/2000 second; Program 1–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 secondAutomatic 1/8–1/2000 second; Program 1–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 second
Burst detailMaker specifies up to nine full-resolution frames at approximately 0.8-second intervals; Multi Burst captures 16 small images into one composite and is a separate modeMaker specifies up to nine full-resolution frames at approximately 0.7-second intervals; Multi Burst captures 16 small images into a composite and is a separate mode
FlashBuilt-in automatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; UK maker reach 0.2–3.5 m wide or 0.3–2.5 m telephoto; no hot shoeBuilt-in automatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; UK maker reach 0.2–4.5 m wide or 0.3–2.5 m telephoto; no hot shoe
Exposure controlsAutomatic, program and manual exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; six scene modes; live histogram; three-step colour saturation, contrast and sharpnessAutomatic, program and manual exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; seven scenes including Snow; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; histogram
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, Standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and video-mail 160 × 112 approximately 8.3 fpsMPEG-1 with mono sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO and cannot use internal memory; Standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and video-mail 160 × 112 approximately 8.3 fps
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size2.5″2.5″
Screen dots123,200115,000
Display detail2.5-inch TFT with maker 100% coverage; current UK support specifies 123,200 dots, rounded to 123,000 in original Japanese launch sheet2.5-inch TFT with 115,000 dots in both original Japanese maker sheet and current UK support; optical real-image finder
Connections and design
BluetoothNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)340 photographs420 photographs
Body weight189 g197 g
Release detailOriginal Japanese launch sheet gives 21 May 2004 first sale; US maker announcement gives May without a dayOriginal Japanese launch sheet gives 11 March 2005 first sale
Recording mediaFull-size Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO; Duo variants use an adaptor; supplied 32 MB Memory Stick32 MB internal memory; full-size Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO slot, with Duo variants using an adaptor; internal memory is used with the card removed
PortsUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed mini-B, mono composite AV output and DC input; PictBridge direct printingUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed mini-B, mono composite AV output and PictBridge direct printing
Battery life detailTwo supplied NH-AA-DA NiMH cells; maker CIPA claim 340 photographs or 170 minutes; supports two AA alkaline cells as an alternativeTwo supplied NH-AA-DA NiMH cells; maker CIPA claim 420 photographs or 210 minutes; original Japanese launch sheet separately gives 80 photographs with optional AA alkaline cells
ChargingSupplied BC-CS2 external NiMH chargerSupplied BC-CS2 external NiMH charger
Dimensions91 × 60 × 36.3 mm (width × height × depth)91 × 60 × 37.1 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 189 g camera only; 250 g including battery, card and strap in original maker tableApproximately 197 g camera only; 253 g including battery, card and strap in original maker table
ColoursSilver or black; colour editions share this entrySilver or black; colour editions share this entry
In the boxTwo NH-AA-DA rechargeable cells, BC-CS2 charger, AV cable, USB cable, 32 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap and software CDTwo NH-AA-DA rechargeable cells with case, BC-CS2 charger and power cord, AV cable, USB cable, wrist strap and software CD

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