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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-W200SonyCyber-shot DSC-W300
Overview
ReleasedMay 20072008
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/1.7-type1/1.7-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution12.1 MP13.6 MP
Largest image4000 × 30004224 × 3168
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–320080–3200
Sensor detailPrimary-colour Super HAD CCD, 1/1.72-type in the manual versus rounded 1/1.7-type in the launch announcement; 12.120 million effective and 12.388 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical dimensions1/1.7-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, maximum 4000 × 3000 pixelsJPEG, maximum 4224 × 3168 pixels; 4224 × 2816 in 3:2 or 4224 × 2376/1920 × 1080 in 16:9
ISO detailAuto or ISO100–3200 at full resolution; EX High Sensitivity extends to ISO6400 at reduced 3-megapixel resolutionAuto or ISO80–3200 at full resolution; EX High Sensitivity extends to ISO6400 at reduced 3-megapixel resolution
Image processorBIONZ with D-range optimisation and Clear RAW NR; photographs are recorded as JPEG rather than RAWBIONZ 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/2.8–5.5f/2.8–5.5
Optical zoom3×3×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst–1.9 fps
Lens detailCarl 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-WD adapterCarl 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
AutofocusNine-area Multipoint, centre or spot AF with illuminator; face detection for up to eight people. Normal focus from 50 cm; macro approximately 5 cm wide or 34 cm telephotoNine-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
ShutterAuto approximately 1/4–1/2000 second; Program 1–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 secondAuto approximately 1/4–1/2000 second; Program 1–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 second
Burst detailSony specifies up to 100 photographs at all image sizes without a frame-rate figure. CameraLabs measured five frames at approximately 2 fps before pausing, with ten frames taking ten seconds overallFull-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 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 0.2–3.3 m wide or 0.4–1.8 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, Manual and scene selections; ±2 EV compensation. Manual exposure has discrete aperture choices rather than continuous adjustmentAuto, 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 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; Standard approximately 17 fps or Presentation 320 × 240 approximately 8 fps. Manual limits an individual movie file to 2 GB; no HD movie recordingMPEG 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
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 in the archive; optical zoom viewfinderFixed 2.7-type Clear Photo TFT LCD, 230400 dots; optical zoom viewfinder
Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs300 photographs
Body weight142 g156 g
Release detailSony US stated May 2007 shipping and Sony Japan specified 1 June. Contemporaneous TechRadar reporting in May states that the camera was available in the UK; month retained with no confirmed first international sale dayReleased 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 31 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or PRO Duo. No SD card slotApproximately 15 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo or PRO-HG 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 cable or HD Cyber-shot Station cradle, rather than an HDMI socketMulti-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. Final manual CIPA claim approximately 300 photographs/150 minutes with LCD on or 350/175 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 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
ChargingExternal BC-CSG battery charger supplied; optional AC-LS5K adapterExternal BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC charger, approximately 330 minutes full charge or 270 minutes normal charge at 25°C; optional AC-LS5K adapter
Dimensions91 × 58.5 × 27.3 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions94.3 × 59 × 26.8 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions
Weight detail142 g body-only in Sony Japan specifications; approximately 173 g including NP-BG1, Memory Stick Duo and supplied accessories156 g body-only in Sony Japan specifications; approximately 187 g including NP-BG1, Memory Stick Duo and supplied accessories
MaterialsAluminium body with chrome-plated controls and grip detailsStainless-steel body with titanium coating
ColoursSilverTitanium grey
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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