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Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
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Test Shots URL: |
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Photo Gallery URL: |
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Device Forum URL: |
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Manufacturer URL: |
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General |
Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Model Number: |
S300 |
E775 |
DSC-P1 |
S300 |
E775 |
DSC-P1 |
Camera Format: |
Ultra Compact |
Compact |
Compact |
Ultra Compact |
Compact |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
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Retail Price: |
$599.00 |
$399.00 |
$800.00 |
$599.00 |
$399.00 |
$800.00 |
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Price Update Date: |
2007-02-27 |
2007-02-07 |
2007-02-07 |
2007-02-27 |
2007-02-07 |
2007-02-07 |
Date Available: |
2001-06-30 |
2001-07-31 |
2000-11-11 |
2001-06-30 |
2001-07-31 |
2000-11-11 |
Remote Control: |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Tripod Mount: |
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Yes |
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Yes |
Tripod Mount Material: |
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Operating System: |
Windows, MacOS |
Win98 SE, ME, 2000, MacOS 8.6+ |
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Windows, MacOS |
Win98 SE, ME, 2000, MacOS 8.6+ |
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Weight: |
8.5 oz (241 g) |
6.5 oz (185 g) |
8.9 oz (252 g) |
8.5 oz (241 g) |
6.5 oz (185 g) |
8.9 oz (252 g) |
Weight With Batteries? |
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Size: |
94 x 64 x 30 mm
3.7 x 2.5 x 1.2 in |
87 x 66 x 44 mm
3.4 x 2.6 x 1.7 in |
114 x 54 x 44 mm
4.5 x 2.1 x 1.7 in |
94 x 64 x 30 mm
3.7 x 2.5 x 1.2 in |
87 x 66 x 44 mm
3.4 x 2.6 x 1.7 in |
114 x 54 x 44 mm
4.5 x 2.1 x 1.7 in |
Warranty in Months: |
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Image Capture |
Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Image Resolution: |
1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480 |
1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480 |
2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 |
1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480 |
1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480 |
2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 |
Movie Resolution: |
640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
320x240 |
320x240, 160x112 |
640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
320x240 |
320x240, 160x112 |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
4:3, 3:2 |
4:3 |
4:3 |
4:3, 3:2 |
Imaging Sensor (Megapixels): |
2.02 |
2.01 |
3.14 |
2.02 |
2.01 |
3.14 |
Sensor Type: |
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Sensor Size: |
1/2.7 inch |
1/2.7 inch |
1/1.8 inch |
1/2.7 inch |
1/2.7 inch |
1/1.8 inch |
Sensor Filter Type: |
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RGBG |
RGBG |
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RGBG |
RGBG |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Sony |
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Sony |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
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Movie Audio: |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Quality Levels: |
3 |
3 |
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3 |
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Lens |
Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
35 - 105 mm |
38 - 115 mm |
39 - 117 mm |
35 - 105 mm |
38 - 115 mm |
39 - 117 mm |
Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
3.02x |
3.00x |
3.00x |
3.02x |
3.00x |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
2.5x |
1.25, 1.6, 2.0, 2.5x |
2x |
2.5x |
1.25, 1.6, 2.0, 2.5x |
2x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
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Contrast-detect TTL AF |
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Contrast-detect TTL AF |
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Auto Focus Assist Light? |
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Auto Focus Min Illum: |
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Auto Focus Step: |
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Manual Focus: |
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No |
No |
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No |
No |
Manual Focus Steps: |
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n/a |
n/a |
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n/a |
n/a |
Normal Focus Range: |
76 cm to Infinity
31.0 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity
12.2 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
76 cm to Infinity
31.0 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity
12.2 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
16 - 76 cm
6.5 - 31.0 in |
4 cm - Infinity
1.6 in - Infinity |
10 - 50 cm
4.1 - 20.4 in |
16 - 76 cm
6.5 - 31.0 in |
4 cm - Infinity
1.6 in - Infinity |
10 - 50 cm
4.1 - 20.4 in |
Min Macro Area: |
198 x 149 mm
7.8 x 5.9 in |
44 x 32 mm
1.7 x 1.3 in |
80 x 107 mm
3.2 x 4.2 in |
198 x 149 mm
7.8 x 5.9 in |
44 x 32 mm
1.7 x 1.3 in |
80 x 107 mm
3.2 x 4.2 in |
Min Aperture: |
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f/9.6 |
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Max Aperture: |
f/2.7 |
f/2.8 |
f/2.8 |
f/2.7 |
f/2.8 |
f/2.8 |
Aperture Range Description: |
F2.7 (wide) / 4.7 (tele) - ??? |
F/2.8 (wide) / 4.9 (tele) - ??? |
f/2.8-f/5.3 (wide angle), f/5.6-f/9.6 (telephoto) |
F2.7 (wide) / 4.7 (tele) - ??? |
F/2.8 (wide) / 4.9 (tele) - ??? |
f/2.8-f/5.3 (wide angle), f/5.6-f/9.6 (telephoto) |
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Lens Thread: |
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Display |
Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Optical Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Optical VF Type: |
Real-image optical zoom type |
Real-image optical zoom type |
Real Image |
Real-image optical zoom type |
Real-image optical zoom type |
Real Image |
Optical VF Accuracy: |
1% |
86% |
84% |
1% |
86% |
84% |
Monitor Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Monitor VF Accuracy: |
1% |
98% |
90% |
1% |
98% |
90% |
Monitor Size (inches): |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
Monitor Resolution: |
120,000 dots
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110,000 dots
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123,000 dots
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120,000 dots
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110,000 dots
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123,000 dots
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Monitor Type: |
Optical / LCD |
Optical / LCD |
Optical / LCD |
Optical / LCD |
Optical / LCD |
Optical / LCD |
Touchscreen: |
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Max Playback Zoom: |
2.5x |
2.5x |
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2.5x |
2.5x |
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Exposure |
Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
ISO Settings: |
100, 150 |
100 |
100 |
100, 150 |
100 |
100 |
ISO Rating Max: |
150 |
100 |
100 |
150 |
100 |
100 |
Number of White Balance Settings: |
5 |
7 |
3 |
5 |
7 |
3 |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent |
Auto, 5 preset, hold |
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Auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent |
Auto, 5 preset, hold |
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Manual White Balance: |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Longest Shutter Time: |
1 |
8 |
2 |
1 |
8 |
2 |
Shortest Shutter Time: |
1/1500 |
1/1000 |
1/1000 |
1/1500 |
1/1000 |
1/1000 |
Exp Adj Range: |
2.0 EV |
2.0 EV |
2.0 EV |
2.0 EV |
2.0 EV |
2.0 EV |
Exp Adj Step Size: |
0.33 EV |
0.33 EV |
0.33 EV |
0.33 EV |
0.33 EV |
0.33 EV |
Metering Modes: |
Evaluative metering linked to one of three AiAF-selected autofocusing points |
256-segment Matrix |
Center Weighted, Spot |
Evaluative metering linked to one of three AiAF-selected autofocusing points |
256-segment Matrix |
Center Weighted, Spot |
Spot Metering: |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Self Timer: |
10 |
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10 seconds |
10 |
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10 seconds |
Flash |
Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Internal Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No of Flash Modes: |
5 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
Flash Modes: |
Red-eye reduction auto, auto, on, off, slow-synchro |
Auto Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel, Slow Sync |
Auto, Red-Eye reduction, On, Off |
Red-eye reduction auto, auto, on, off, slow-synchro |
Auto Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel, Slow Sync |
Auto, Red-Eye reduction, On, Off |
Flash Guide Number (Meters): |
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Measured Flash Range, 100 ISO (feet): |
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Flash Range Description: |
76cm - 3.5 meters (2.5 - 11.5 feet) |
7 meters (23 feet) at ISO100 |
1.6 to 7.5 feet (0.5 to 2.3m) - wide angle, 1.6 to 3.9 feet (0.5 to 1.2m) - |
76cm - 3.5 meters (2.5 - 11.5 feet) |
7 meters (23 feet) at ISO100 |
1.6 to 7.5 feet (0.5 to 2.3m) - wide angle, 1.6 to 3.9 feet (0.5 to 1.2m) - |
No of Flash "Pops": |
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Ext Flash: |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Ext Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Maximum Flash Sync: | | | | | | |
Image Storage |
Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Usable Memory Types: |
CompactFlash Type 1 |
CompactFlash Type 1 |
Memory Stick |
CompactFlash Type 1 |
CompactFlash Type 1 |
Memory Stick |
Other Memory Types: |
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Memory Included (MB): |
8.0 |
8.0 |
8.0 |
8.0 |
8.0 |
8.0 |
Uncompressed Format: |
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TIFF |
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TIFF |
CCD Raw Format: |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Compressed Format: |
JPEG |
JPEG |
JPEG |
JPEG |
JPEG |
JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVI (MotionJPEG / Mono Wave) |
QuickTime MotionJPEG |
MPEG |
AVI (MotionJPEG / Mono Wave) |
QuickTime MotionJPEG |
MPEG |
Connectivity |
Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Mode Switchable: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
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Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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External Connections: |
USB 1.1 |
USB 1.1 |
USB 1.1 |
USB 1.1 |
USB 1.1 |
USB 1.1 |
Other Connection: |
DC In |
DC In |
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DC In |
DC In |
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Included Software: |
ArcSoft PhotoImpression and VideoImpression, Apple QuickTime 4.1, Canon RemoteCapture 1.3 and PhotoStitch 3.1 for Mac/Win, ZoomBrowser EX 2.6, PhotoRecord 1.2 and WIA / TWAIN for Win, ImageBrowser 1.6, PhotoShop plugin for Mac |
See notes |
MGI PhotoSuite, MGI Video Wave |
ArcSoft PhotoImpression and VideoImpression, Apple QuickTime 4.1, Canon RemoteCapture 1.3 and PhotoStitch 3.1 for Mac/Win, ZoomBrowser EX 2.6, PhotoRecord 1.2 and WIA / TWAIN for Win, ImageBrowser 1.6, PhotoShop plugin for Mac |
See notes |
MGI PhotoSuite, MGI Video Wave |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Win98 SE, ME, 2000, MacOS 8.6+ |
PC, Mac |
Windows, Mac OS |
Win98 SE, ME, 2000, MacOS 8.6+ |
PC, Mac |
Performance Timing |
Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Startup Time: |
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6.8 seconds |
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6.8 seconds |
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Shutdown Time: |
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2.5 seconds |
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2.5 seconds |
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Play -> Record: |
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2.9 seconds |
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2.9 seconds |
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Record -> Play (max res): |
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2.6 seconds |
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2.6 seconds |
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Record -> Play (min res): |
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2.6 seconds |
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2.6 seconds |
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Shutter Lag, Full AF: |
1.150 (W) seconds |
0.840 (W) seconds |
0.000 (T) |
1.150 (W) seconds |
0.840 (W) seconds |
0.000 (T) |
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus: |
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Shutter Lag, Prefocus: |
0.060 seconds |
0.250 seconds |
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0.060 seconds |
0.250 seconds |
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Cycle Time Uncompressed Format: |
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Cycle Time Max Res: |
2.09 seconds |
3.30 seconds |
4.00 seconds |
2.09 seconds |
3.30 seconds |
4.00 seconds |
Cycle Time Min Res: |
1.85 seconds |
3.30 seconds |
3.10 seconds |
1.85 seconds |
3.30 seconds |
3.10 seconds |
Buffer Frames, Max Res: |
7 |
5 |
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Continuous Mode Rate (fps): |
1.19 |
0.83 |
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1.19 |
0.83 |
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Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): |
20 |
15 |
15 |
20 |
15 |
15 |
Movie Sec @ Max Res: |
5 |
40 |
15 |
5 |
40 |
15 |
Movie Sec @ Min Res: |
30 |
40 |
60 |
30 |
40 |
60 |
Download speed, KB/second: |
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300 |
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Power |
Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Battery Form Factor: |
NB-1L |
2CR5/DL245, LiIon EN-EL1 rechargeable |
Custom |
NB-1L |
2CR5/DL245, LiIon EN-EL1 rechargeable |
Custom |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion |
Lithium Ion |
InfoLithium (NP-FS11) |
Lithium Ion |
Lithium Ion |
InfoLithium (NP-FS11) |
Batteries Included: |
NB-1L Lithium Ion |
LiIon EN-EL1 rechargeable |
InfoLithium (NP-FS11) |
NB-1L Lithium Ion |
LiIon EN-EL1 rechargeable |
InfoLithium (NP-FS11) |
Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
CIPA Rating: |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
More Information |
Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
Nikon Coolpix 775 |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1 |
Notes & Features: |
Also offers 160 x 120 movie mode. ISO settings of 100 and 150 are selected automatically by the camera, and are not user-selectable. Max shutter speed of 1 second is only available in manual mode with flash off, or slow-synchro mode. All shots over 1/6 second have noise-reduction processing applied. Camera can be controlled via USB connection by PC for remote shooting. Direct printing to Canon CP-10 dye-sub printer via USB connection. No built in speaker so video playback in-camera has no sound. Billed as "World's smallest 2.1 megapixel digital camera with a 3X zoom lens" (Feb 2001). Bundled with Lithium Battery Pack NB-1L, Battery Charger CB-2LS, an 8MB CompactFlash Card (FC-8M), Interface Cable for USB (IFC-300PCU), AV Cable (AVC-DC100), Wrist Strap (WS-110), and PowerShot Solutions Software CD-ROM. Optional WP-DC100 underwater case available. |
Software bundle includes Canto Cumulus 5.0 Trial, iView Media Pro (Macintosh only), ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000, VideoImpression 1.5, PhotoPrinter Pro 2000, Panorama Maker? 2000. Has continuous and single autofocus modes. 5 step brightness adjustment for LCD display. Has Best Shot Selector mode. Image sharpening can be set to auto, normal, high, low or off. Battery life 100 minutes with LCD monitor. Comes with Wrist strap, Video cable, 8MB CompactFlash Card, USB cable, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1, Battery Charger MH-51, Nikon View Ver. 4 CD-ROM. |
Optional Marine Pack for underwater use to 100 feet, $249 list.
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Also offers 160 x 120 movie mode. ISO settings of 100 and 150 are selected automatically by the camera, and are not user-selectable. Max shutter speed of 1 second is only available in manual mode with flash off, or slow-synchro mode. All shots over 1/6 second have noise-reduction processing applied. Camera can be controlled via USB connection by PC for remote shooting. Direct printing to Canon CP-10 dye-sub printer via USB connection. No built in speaker so video playback in-camera has no sound. Billed as "World's smallest 2.1 megapixel digital camera with a 3X zoom lens" (Feb 2001). Bundled with Lithium Battery Pack NB-1L, Battery Charger CB-2LS, an 8MB CompactFlash Card (FC-8M), Interface Cable for USB (IFC-300PCU), AV Cable (AVC-DC100), Wrist Strap (WS-110), and PowerShot Solutions Software CD-ROM. Optional WP-DC100 underwater case available. |
Software bundle includes Canto Cumulus 5.0 Trial, iView Media Pro (Macintosh only), ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000, VideoImpression 1.5, PhotoPrinter Pro 2000, Panorama Maker? 2000. Has continuous and single autofocus modes. 5 step brightness adjustment for LCD display. Has Best Shot Selector mode. Image sharpening can be set to auto, normal, high, low or off. Battery life 100 minutes with LCD monitor. Comes with Wrist strap, Video cable, 8MB CompactFlash Card, USB cable, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1, Battery Charger MH-51, Nikon View Ver. 4 CD-ROM. |
Optional Marine Pack for underwater use to 100 feet, $249 list.
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