• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 114.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 7.2 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Samsung S860
  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730
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General
Model Number: S860 DSC-S730
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Compact Compact
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $179.00 $129.95
Street Price:   $103.95
Date Available: 2008-01-31 2008-01-30
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 4.3 oz (123 g) 6.7 oz (189 g)
includes batteries
Size: 3.7 x 2.4 x 1.0 in.
(93 x 62 x 27 mm) 		3.6 x 2.4 x 1.1 in.
(91 x 61 x 29 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:   Sony Super HAD
Effective Megapixels: 8.1 7.2
Sensor Format: 1/2.5 inch 1/2.5 inch
Sensor size: 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.76 microns 1.88 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 4:3, 3:2
Color Filter Type:    
Anti Aliasing Filter:    
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:    
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):    
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):    
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):    
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3),
3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2),
3264 x 1836 (6.0 MP, 16:9),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) 		3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3),
3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
640 x 380 (0.2 MP, Other)
Image File Format: JPEG JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: n/a 0.8
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 640x380 (30,15)
320x240 (30,15) 		320x240 (30.00)
Movie File Format: AVI (MJPEG) AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a n/a
Lens: Samsung lens Sony lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 38 - 114mm 35 - 105mm
Focal Length (actual): 6.3 - 18.9mm 5.8 - 17.4mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x 3.00x
Aperture Range: f/2.8 (W) - f/5.2 (T) - f/?? f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ???
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 80 cm to Infinity
31.5 in to Infinity 		50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 10 - 80 cm
3.9 - 31.5 in 		 
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: 1.0x - 3.0x 2x Precision, up to 14x Smart Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Contrast Detect (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection) Contrast Detection
Auto Focus Assist Light? No No
Manual Focus: No No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD LCD
Viewfinder Type:    
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No No
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.4 2.4
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots 112,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom: 12.8x  
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):    
Minimum ISO (native):    
ISO Settings: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250
Auto ISO Mode: Yes No
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash WB
Shutter Speed Range: 1/2000 - 8 sec 1/2000 - 1/8 sec
Bulb Mode: No No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Multi, Spot, Face Detection  
Program Auto Exposure: Yes No
Aperture Priority: No No
Shutter Priority: No No
Full Manual Exposure: Yes No
Creative Exposure Modes: Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Night Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity
Self Timer: 2/10/2+10 seconds  
Time Lapse (intervalometer): Yes  
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off Auto, On, Slow Synch, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: Wide : 0.3m - 4.0m, Tele : 0.5m - 2.1m (ISO AUTO) Wide: 0.5 - 3.5m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.0m
Max Flash Sync:    
Flash Exposure Compensation:    
External Flash Connection: n/a n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC MS Duo / MS PRO Duo
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: No No
Uncompressed Format:    
Movie File Format: AVI (MJPEG) AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory: 11.0 MB 22.0 MB
Included Memory Type: Internal Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: Yes Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: No
Remote Control Type:    
Connections (extended):   Multi-jack
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):    
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):   0.8
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):    
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):    
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):    
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused):    
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time:   1.8 seconds
Play -> Record Time:    
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):   440 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: 2 x AA 2 x AA
Usable Battery Types: Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable Alkaline, Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included: 2 x AA Alkaline disposable 2 x AA alkaline disposable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): No No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: Samsung Master, Drivers Picture Motion Browser V2.2, Picture Package Music Transfer
OS Compatibility: Windows98/98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista, Mac OS 9.2~10.4) Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: