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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W70

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-W30SonyCyber-shot DSC-W70
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2006April 2006
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution6 MP7.2 MP
Largest image2816 × 21123072 × 2304
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–1000100–1000
Sensor detail1/2.5-type primary-colour interlaced Super HAD CCD; 6.2 million total and 6 million effective photosites in original Japanese maker sheet1/2.5-type primary-colour CCD; manual specifies approximately 7,201,000 effective and 7,410,000 total pixels
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; native 2816 × 2112, 2816 × 1872 in 3:2 mode or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9 mode; no RAW recordingFine or Standard JPEG; native 3072 × 2304, 3072 × 2048 in 3:2 or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9
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 processing; JPEG recording rather than RAW files
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 6.3–18.9 mm; optional VAD-WB adaptor supports conversion lenses and 30 mm filtersCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 6.3–18.9 mm; optional VAD-WB adaptor for conversion lenses or 30 mm filters
AutofocusMulti-point or centre AF with illuminator; normal from 0.5 m, macro from 0.02 m wide or 0.3 m telephotoMulti-point or centre AF with illuminator and focus presets; UK support gives macro from 0.02 m wide or 0.5 m telephoto, while original manual gives 0.3 m telephoto
ShutterAutomatic 1/8–1/2000 second; Program 1–1/2000 second in original maker tableUK support lists Auto 1–1/2000 second
Burst detailOriginal Japanese launch sheet specifies up to three native 6 MP Fine JPEG frames or 98 VGA Standard frames; current UK support instead lists seven shots with approximately 0.8-second intervals without quality qualification; no headline frame rate inferredFour native 7 MP Fine frames with approximately 0.9-second intervals; 100 VGA Standard frames with approximately 0.8-second intervals are a separate reduced-resolution sequence; no headline fps inferred
FlashAutomatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; current UK maker lists reach 0.2–7.3 m wide or 0.3–4.0 m telephoto without ISO qualification; no hot shoeAuto, forced, off or slow sync; current UK support and original manual ISO Auto range 0.2–3.7 m wide or 0.3–2.1 m telephoto; UK ISO 1000 reach 6.5 m wide or 3.7 m telephoto
Exposure controlsAutomatic or program exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; seven scenes including High Sensitivity; no manual aperture or shutter control; original Japanese maker limits ordinary auto to ISO 320, while high-sensitivity mode reaches ISO 1000Auto, Program or seven scenes; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; UK support ISO 100–1000, while original Hong Kong launch table also lists ISO 80; no manual aperture or shutter selection
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 and approximately 8 fps video-mail at 160 × 112; optical zoom cannot change during recording (Reviewed)MPEG-1 with mono sound; VGA Fine approximately 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; Standard VGA approximately 17 fps or video-mail 160 × 112 approximately 8 fps
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size2″2.5″
Screen dots85,000115,000
Display detail2-inch TFT LCD with 85,000 dots and optical real-image finder; display can show a histogram or be switched offTFT LCD with optical real-image finder; original manual gives 115,200 dots, rounded to 115,000 in maker support; histogram and adjustable brightness
Connections and design
BluetoothNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)400 photographs360 photographs
Body weight123 g127 g
Release detailOriginal US maker release dated 13 February 2006 says the W30 is available that month, giving the earliest sourced retail month; Japanese first sale follows on 10 March 2006Original US maker release dated 25 February 2006 states April availability; Hong Kong maker launch states early May 2006
Recording media32 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo slot58 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo
PortsUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono composite AV output and DC input; separate USB and AV cables in original maker accessories list; PictBridge direct printingMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mono AV output; PictBridge printing
Battery life detailSupplied NP-BG1 lithium-ion battery; original Japanese maker CIPA claim 400 photographs, also supported by original US launch release; current UK support instead lists 160 shots or 80 minutesNP-BG1 lithium-ion battery; original manual CIPA claim approximately 360 shots with LCD on or 470 off
ChargingSupplied BC-CSG external battery chargerBC-CSG external battery charger
Dimensions89.8 × 59 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth); original maker gives 20.4 mm at the thinnest sectionCurrent UK support gives 88.9 × 57.1 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth); original Hong Kong launch gives 89.8 × 58.9 × 22.9 mm
Weight detailOriginal Japanese maker approximately 123 g camera only or 153 g shooting weight; current UK support instead lists 133 g body and 181 g with accessoriesCurrent UK support approximately 127 g body or 157 g with accessories; original Hong Kong launch table lists 120 g net weight
MaterialsAluminium front panel in original Japanese maker launch description–
ColoursSilver, blue or white in original Japanese maker launch list; colour editions share this entrySilver or black; colour editions share this entry
In the boxNP-BG1 battery, BC-CSG charger, USB cable, AV cable, wrist strap and softwareNP-BG1 battery, BC-CSG charger, power cord, multi-connecting cable, wrist strap and Cyber-shot Viewer software

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