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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W70

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-W50SonyCyber-shot DSC-W70
Overview
ReleasedMarch 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 CCD; original manual specifies approximately 6,003,000 effective and 6,183,000 total pixels1/2.5-type primary-colour CCD; manual specifies approximately 7,201,000 effective and 7,410,000 total pixels
Image formatsFine or Standard JPEG; 2816 × 2112 native, 2816 × 1872 in 3:2 or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9 modeFine 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 noise reduction; JPEG recording rather than RAW filesReal 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; Hong Kong launch sheet instead labels the family Vario-SonnarCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 6.3–18.9 mm; optional VAD-WB adaptor for conversion lenses or 30 mm filters
AutofocusFive-area multi-point or centre AF, single or monitoring operation, focus presets and illuminator; ordinary focus 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
ShutterSony NZ specifies Auto 1/8–1/2000 second and Program 1–1/2000 second; UK support lists Auto 1–1/2000 secondUK support lists Auto 1–1/2000 second
Burst detailMaker specifies three native 6 MP Fine frames with approximately 0.7-second intervals; 98 VGA Standard frames are a separate reduced-resolution sequence; no headline fps 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; ISO Auto range 0.2–4.2 m wide or 0.3–2.2 m telephoto; ISO 1000 reaches 7.3 m wide or 4.0 m telephotoAuto, 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 controlsAuto, Program or seven scene modes; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 or 1000; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot meteringAuto, 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 at 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo, Standard approximately 17 fps and video-mail 160 × 112 approximately 8 fps; no zoom during recording (Popular Photography)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 size2.5″2.5″
Screen dots115,000115,000
Display detailTFT LCD and optical real-image finder; manual gives 115,200 dots, while maker support rounds this to 115,000; histogram and adjustable brightnessTFT 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)390 photographs360 photographs
Body weight127 g127 g
Release detailOriginal US maker release dated 13 February 2006 states early March availability; Hong Kong maker launch specifies mid-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 Duo58 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo
PortsMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono AV output and DC input; PictBridge printingMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mono AV output; PictBridge printing
Battery life detailNP-BG1 lithium-ion battery; original manual CIPA claim approximately 390 shots with LCD on or 500 off; current NZ support agrees with 390 shots or 195 minutes, whereas UK support lists 300 shots or 195 minutesNP-BG1 lithium-ion battery; original manual CIPA claim approximately 360 shots with LCD on or 470 off
ChargingExternal BC-CSG battery chargerBC-CSG external battery charger
Dimensions88.9 × 57.1 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth); Sony NZ gives 19.7 mm minimum thicknessCurrent 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 detailApproximately 127 g body only or 157 g with accessories in maker supportCurrent UK support approximately 127 g body or 157 g with accessories; original Hong Kong launch table lists 120 g net weight
MaterialsSony NZ describes a full metal body; original US launch release describes a metal alloy body–
ColoursSilver or black in original Hong Kong maker launch list; colour editions share this entrySilver or black; colour editions share this entry
In the boxNP-BG1 battery, BC-CSG charger, power cord, AV/USB multi-connecting cable, wrist strap, instructions and Cyber-shot Viewer softwareNP-BG1 battery, BC-CSG charger, power cord, multi-connecting cable, wrist strap and Cyber-shot Viewer software

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