- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 7.2 megapixels
- 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-S730 Review.
- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 8.1 megapixels
- 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon S520 Review.
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSC-S730 | S520 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact | Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $129.95 | $229.95 |
| Street Price: | $103.95 | $162.44 |
| Date Available: | 2008-01-30 | 2008-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
6.7 oz
(189 g)
includes batteries |
4.1 oz (115 g) |
| Size: |
3.6 x
2.4 x
1.1 in. (91 x 61 x 29 mm) |
3.7 x
2.1 x
0.9 in. (94 x 53 x 23 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Super HAD | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 7.2 | 8.1 |
| 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: | 1.88 microns | 1.77 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| 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: |
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) |
3246 x 2448
(7.9 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 1800 (5.8 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), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG | |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 0.8 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | No |
| Movie Resolution: | 320x240 (30.00) | |
| Movie File Format: | 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: | Sony lens | Nikkor lens, 5 elements in 5 groups |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 105mm | 35 - 105mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5.8 - 17.4mm | 5.7 - 17.1mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ??? | f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.7 (tele) - ??? |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
15 cm to Infinity 5.9 in to Infinity |
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| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 14x Smart Zoom | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | No |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection | Contrast Detect with Face Priority AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | n/a |
| 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 | 2.5 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 112,000 dots | 154,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250 | Auto (64 - 1600), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash WB | |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 1/8 sec | |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| Metering Modes: | ||
| Program Auto Exposure: | No | No |
| Aperture Priority: | No | No |
| Shutter Priority: | No | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity | |
| Self Timer: | ||
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Slow Synch, Off | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Wide: 0.5 - 3.5m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.0m | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | |
| Included Memory: | 22.0 MB | 23.0 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 High Speed | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | No | 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 | 180 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | 2 x AA | Proprietary EN-EL10 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Alkaline, Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 2 x AA alkaline disposable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL10 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Picture Motion Browser V2.2, Picture Package Music Transfer | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | ||
