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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-W120SonyCyber-shot DSC-W150
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2008April 2008
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution7.2 MP8.1 MP
Largest image3072 × 23043264 × 2448
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.5-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 7.2 million effective and 7.4 million total photosites; optical format is not physical sensor dimensions1/2.5-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 8.1 million effective and 8.3 million total photosites; optical format is not physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG, 3072 × 2304 maximum; 3072 × 2048 in 3:2 or 3072 × 1728/1920 × 1080 in 16:9JPEG, 3264 × 2448 maximum; 3:2 and 16:9 sizes also available
ISO detailAuto or ISO100–3200; no ISO80 setting in the exact Sony Japan W120 tableAuto or ISO80–3200
Image processorBIONZ with standard D-range optimisation and Clear RAW NR; this processes JPEG photographs rather than recording RAW filesBIONZ with standard and Plus D-range optimisation and Clear RAW NR; photographs are recorded as JPEG rather than RAW
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens32–128 mm equivalent30–150 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–5.8f/3.3–5.2
Optical zoom4×5×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst–1.6 fps
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 5.35–21.4 mm; six elements in five groups including three aspherical elements. Conversion lenses/46 mm filters require optional VAD-WE adapterCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 5–25 mm, equivalent to 30–150 mm; nine elements in seven groups including one ED and three aspherical elements
AutofocusNine-area Multipoint, centre or spot AF with illuminator; semi-manual distance presets 0.5/1/3/7 m or infinity. Auto/macro focus from approximately 4 cm wide or 50 cm telephoto; face detection for up to eight people with child/adult priority, Smile ShutterNine-area Multipoint, centre or spot AF with illuminator; semi-manual distance presets 0.5/1/3/7 m or infinity. Normal focus from approximately 10 cm wide or 50 cm telephoto; face detection with child/adult priority and Smile Shutter
ShutterAuto approximately 1/4–1/1600 second; Program approximately 1–1/1600 secondAuto approximately 1/4–1/1600 second; Program approximately 1–1/1600 second
Burst detailSony Japan specifies up to 100 photographs at all sizes without a frame rate on the read maker pages; some scene modes unavailable, and flash reduces the shooting speedSony US datasheet specifies 1.6 fps for up to 100 photographs at all resolutions. ePhoto measured about 2 fps for more than ten frames before slowing to about 1 fps; card and shooting conditions affect the sequence
Stabilisation detailOptical Super SteadyShot with Shooting or Continuous modesOptical Super SteadyShot with Shooting or Continuous modes
FlashBuilt-in flash with Auto, forced, off, slow-sync and red-eye reduction; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–3.9 m wide or 0.5–1.9 m telephotoBuilt-in flash with Auto, forced, off, slow-sync and red-eye reduction; manual ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–4.2 m wide or 0.5–2.7 m telephoto
Exposure controlsAuto, Easy, Program and nine scene selections including Smile Shutter; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering, ±2 EV compensation and white-balance presetsAuto, Easy, Program and scene selections; iSCN recognises five scene types, with Advanced mode taking a second photograph when a different setting is selected; ±2 EV compensation
Video
Highest video resolution640 × 480 at 30 fps640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detailMPEG Movie VX Fine 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo or PRO-HG Duo; Standard approximately 17 fps, Presentation 320 × 240 approximately 8 fps. Manual limits continuous movies to approximately ten minutes; no HD movie recording or playbackMPEG Movie VX Fine 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; Standard is listed as 16 fps in the US datasheet, Presentation 320 × 240 at 8 fps. Manual limits continuous movies to approximately ten minutes; no HD movie recording or playback
AudioMPEG1 mono movie sound; built-in mono microphone and speakerMPEG1 mono movie sound; built-in mono microphone and speaker
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size2.5″2.7″
Screen dots115,200230,400
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 2.5-type TFT LCD, 115200 dots in the manual versus rounded 115K on archived specs; 100% LCD field of view, brightness adjustment, histogram and optical viewfinderFixed 2.7-type TFT LCD, 230400 dots in the manual versus rounded 230K in the datasheet; optical zoom viewfinder
Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim)350 photographs400 photographs
Body weight123 g142 g
Release detailSony US announcement specifies March 2008 store availability, Sony Japan states 7 March and Hong Kong specifies March. Month precision retained because an earlier international day within March is unconfirmedSony US announcement specifies April 2008 store availability; Sony Hong Kong planned May. First international retail month retained because the day is unconfirmed
Recording mediaApproximately 15 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo or PRO-HG Duo. No SD card slotApproximately 15 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo and PRO Duo. No SD card slot
PortsMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mono AV output; HD component still-photo output requires optional Sony cable or HD Cyber-shot Station cradle, not an HDMI socket or HD movie outputMulti-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 detailSupplied NP-BG1, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh; optional NP-FG1 compatible. Manual CIPA claim approximately 350 photographs/175 minutes with LCD on or 430/215 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 tenSupplied NP-BG1, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh; optional NP-FG1 compatible. Manual CIPA claim approximately 400 photographs/200 minutes with LCD on or 480/240 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
ChargingExternal BC-CSG-series battery charger; optional AC-LS5K adapter supportedExternal BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC charger: approximately 330 minutes full charge or 270 minutes normal charge at 25°C; optional AC-LS5K adapter supported
Dimensions88.2 × 57.2 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions93.7 × 58 × 24 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions
Weight detail123 g body-only in Sony Japan specifications; approximately 156 g including NP-BG1, Memory Stick Duo and supplied accessories142 g camera in Sony US datasheet; approximately 175 g including NP-BG1, strap and supplied accessories in the operating instructions
MaterialsMetal aluminium body in Sony Hong Kong launch sheet–
ColoursBlack, silver, pink or blue; finishes share this modelChampagne gold, red, black or silver in the US announcement; finishes share this model
In the boxNP-BG1, external battery charger, multi-use USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software/handbook CD-ROM and instructions; memory card not suppliedNP-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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