- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 10.1 megapixels
- 33.00mm - 165.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-T300 Review.
- APS-C 368.2mm2
- 14.6 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Go in depth with our full Pentax K20D Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the K20D.
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Prices: | ||
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Pentax K10D
K10D vs K20D |
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Successor: |
Pentax K-7
K20D vs K-7 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | DSC-T300 | K20D |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $400.00 | $799.95 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2008-03-30 | 2008-04-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
6.1 oz
(172 g)
includes batteries |
28.3 oz
(802 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.7 x
2.3 x
0.8 in. (94 x 59 x 21 mm) |
5.6 x
4.0 x
2.8 in. (142 x 102 x 70 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Super HAD | |
Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 14.6 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.69 microns | 5.05 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 65 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.9 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.1 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 639 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 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 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4672 x 3104
(14.5 MP,
Other), 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.21) | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.6 | 2.8 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | No |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/16.6)
320x240 (8.3) |
|
Movie File Format: | MPEG-1 | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | Component | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) |
Lens: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 12 elements in 10 groups, 1 prism | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 33 - 165mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 5.8 - 29mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/4.4 (tele) - f/10.0 | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
8 cm to Infinity 3.1 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
20 cm 0.4 - 7.9 in |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 28x Smart Zoom | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point Contrast Detect with Flexible Spot AF | 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, coverage: 95%, magnification: 0.95x, diopter: -2.5 to 1.5 | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.95x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.5 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 8.0x | 32.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Underwater (4) | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1000 - 1 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot | TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Easy, Twilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High-speed shutter, High Sensitivity, Smile Shutter, Underwater | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: Wide: 0.1 - 3.5 m; Tele: 0.8 - 2.7 m | Depends on lens |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
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 | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | |
Movie File Format: | MPEG-1 | |
Included Memory: | 15.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | 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 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Wired or IR | |
Connections (extended): | Multi-Jack (AV / USB / DC) | DC input, wired remote |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.83 | 0.39 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.36 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 11 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.6 | 2.8 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 38 |
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): | 0.37 seconds | 0.17 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.48 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.387 seconds | 0.090 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.65 seconds | 0.24 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.008 seconds | 0.089 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Full AF = n/a Prefocused = 0.659s Prefocused with flash = 2.395s | |
Startup Time: | 2.7 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.6 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.9 seconds | 3.1 seconds |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 260 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 530 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BD1 | Proprietary D-LI50 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BD1 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Sony CD-ROM | CD-ROM S-SW74/75 |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows XP/Vista, MacOS 10.2 or later |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 3.5-inch touch screen Clear Photo LCD PlusTM LCD screen for easy navigation and framing; a Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens; Super SteadyShot image stabilization and high sensitivity settings up to ISO3200 to help combat blurry photos; and a powerful Bionz processing engine. | PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system; Weather and dust resistant body; Live View mode that allows users to see the full image area to confirm composition, focus status and lighting on the large 2.7 inch LCD monitor; Expanded Dynamic Range function; Improved Dust Reduction system that features the new Dust Alert function to pinpoint the exact location of dust particles for the photographer to remove. |