General | compared to recent compacts | |
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| Brand | | Sony | | | |
| Lowest price | | $299.99 | | | |
| Announced | | February 2012 | |  | below average |
Sensor | | |
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| Type | | CMOS | | | |
| Sensor size | | 1/2.3" 6.17x4.55mm | | | below average |
| Megapixels | | 18 MP | | | below average |
| Light sensitivity | | 12,800 ISO | |  | above average |
| Light sensitivity (boost) | | Unknown | | | |
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Sensor (Advanced) | compared to recent compacts | |
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| True resolution | | 9.7 MP | | | below average |
| Native resolution | | 4896 × 3672 | | | below average |
| Pixel size | | 1.6 µm² | | | below average |
Screen | | |
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| Type | | LCD | | | |
| Size | | 3" | | | |
| Resolution | | 921k dots | | | |
| Touch screen | | No | | | |
| Flips out | | No | | | |
Lens | compared to recent compacts | |
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| Zoom | | 16x | | | |
| Wide angle | | 25 mm | | | above average |
| Telephoto | | 400 mm | | | above average |
| Aperture (wide angle) | | f/3.3 | | | |
| Aperture (telephoto) | | f/5.9 | | | below average |
| Macro focus | | 5.0 cm | | | |
Form factor | | |
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| Size | | 105×60×34 mm | | | below average |
| Depth | | 1.3" | | | below average |
| Weight | | 234 g | | | |
| Interchangeable lenses | | No | | | |
| Waterproof | | No | | | |
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Viewfinder | compared to recent compacts | |
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| Type | | None | | | |
Movies | | |
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| Format | | 1080p @ 60fps | | | above average |
| Supports 24p | | No | | | |
| High-speed framerate | | None | | | |
| External mic jack | | No | | | |
| Autofocus | | Unknown | | | |
| All formats | | - 480p @ 30fps
- 720p @ 30fps
- 1,440 x 1,080 @ 30fps
- 1080p @ 60fps
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Features | compared to recent compacts | |
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| Panorama | | Yes | | | |
| HDR | | Yes | | | |
| 3D | | Yes | | | |
| Image stabilization | | - Lens
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| Supports RAW | | No | | | |
| GPS | | Yes | |  | unique |
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Performance | | |
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| Startup delay | | Unknown | | | |
| Shutter lag | | Unknown | | | |
| Battery life | | 320 shots | | | unique |
| Continuous shooting | | 10 fps | | | |
Focus system | compared to recent compacts | |
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| Autofocus | | Contrast detection | | | |
| Focus points | | 9 | | | |
| Cross type focus points | | Unknown | | | |
Shutter | | |
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| Max | | 1/1600s | | | below average |
| Min | | 30s | | | above average |
Flash | compared to recent compacts | |
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| Built-in flash | | Yes | | | |
| Popup | | Yes | | | unique |
| External connection | | No | | | |
Storage | | |
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| Storage slots | | 1 | | | |
| Supported formats | | - Memory Stick Duo
- Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
- SD
- SDHC
- SDXC
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