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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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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: No  No  No  No  No  No 
Retail Price: $599.00 $399.00 $800.00 $599.00 $399.00 $800.00
Street Price:            
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:   Yes  Yes    Yes  Yes 
Tripod Mount Material:            
Operating System: Windows, MacOS  Win98 SE, ME, 2000, MacOS 8.6+    Windows, MacOS  Win98 SE, ME, 2000, MacOS 8.6+   
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?     checked      checked 
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:            
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:
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:   RGBG  RGBG    RGBG  RGBG 
Sensor Manufacturer:     Sony      Sony 
Focal Length Multiplier:            
Movie Audio: Yes  No  Yes  Yes  No  Yes 
Quality Levels: 3 3   3 3  
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:   Contrast-detect TTL AF      Contrast-detect TTL AF   
Auto Focus Assist Light?   No      No   
Auto Focus Min Illum:            
Auto Focus Step:            
Manual Focus:   No  No    No  No 
Manual Focus Steps:   n/a n/a   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:     f/9.6     f/9.6
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) 
Aperture Step Size:            
Lens Thread:            
Lens Thread Type:            
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 110,000 dots 123,000 dots 120,000 dots 110,000 dots 123,000 dots
Monitor Type: Optical / LCD  Optical / LCD  Optical / LCD  Optical / LCD  Optical / LCD  Optical / LCD 
Touchscreen:            
Max Playback Zoom: 2.5x 2.5x   2.5x 2.5x  
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    Auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent  Auto, 5 preset, hold   
Manual White Balance: No  Yes  No  No  Yes  No 
Longest Shutter Time:
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   10 seconds 10   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):            
Measured Flash Range, 100 ISO (feet):            
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":            
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:            
Memory Included (MB): 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0
Uncompressed Format:     TIFF      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    Yes  Yes   
Video Usable as Viewfinder:            
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    DC In  DC In   
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:   6.8 seconds     6.8 seconds  
Shutdown Time:   2.5 seconds     2.5 seconds  
Play -> Record:   2.9 seconds     2.9 seconds  
Record -> Play (max res):   2.6 seconds     2.6 seconds  
Record -> Play (min res):   2.6 seconds     2.6 seconds  
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:            
Shutter Lag, Prefocus: 0.060 seconds 0.250 seconds   0.060 seconds 0.250 seconds  
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:            
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   7 5  
Continuous Mode Rate (fps): 1.19 0.83   1.19 0.83  
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:   300     300  
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
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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.   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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