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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
DSC-TX7 |
SL300 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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SL305 |
Camera Format: |
Ultra Compact |
EVF |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$349.99 |
$299.95 |
Street Price: |
$348.49 |
$339.00 |
Date Available: |
2010-01-15 |
2012-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
5.2 oz
(147 g)
includes batteries
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18.0 oz
(510 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
3.9 x
2.3 x
0.7 in.
(98 x
60 x
18 mm)
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4.8 x
3.7 x
3.9 in.
(122 x
93 x
100 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony Exmor R |
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Effective Megapixels: |
10.2 |
14.0 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.4 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
27.0544mm2 (5.92mm x 4.57mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.62 microns |
1.44 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
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Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2056
(7.5 MP,
Other), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 7152 x 1080
(7.7 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1920
(9.4 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 3424 x 1920
(6.6 MP,
16:9) |
4288 x 3216
(13.8 MP,
4:3), 4288 x 2864
(12.3 MP,
3:2), 4288 x 2416
(10.4 MP,
Other), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2048
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 3072 x 1728
(5.3 MP,
16:9), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (Exif v2.21) |
JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.0 |
n/a |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i)
1440x1080 (60i/30)
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD/MPEG-4 |
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Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
No |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prism |
Fujinon Zoom with Super EBC Coating, 15 elements in 11 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
25 -
100mm
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24 -
720mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.4 -
17.7mm
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4.3 -
129mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.00x |
30.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/6.3 (wide) / f/4.6 - ?? (tele) |
F3.1 / F8 (wide); F5.9 / F8 / F20 (tele) with ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
8 cm to Infinity
3.1 in to Infinity
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40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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2 -
100 cm
0.8 -
39.4 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
2x Precision, Up to 22x Smart Zoom |
Up to 6.7x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AF |
Contrast Detect AF; Center, Multi, Area, Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
No |
No |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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EVF type; 0.2", 200K-dot color LCD, 97% coverage |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.5 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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460,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto, Equivalent to ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200* / 6400*; * ISO3200/6400 is effective in S mode. |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Custom, Underwater1/2 |
Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm white), Fluorescent light (Cool white), Incandescent light, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/1600 - 2 sec |
1/2000 - 8 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
256-zone Multi, Average, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
No |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Easy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-Speed Shutter, Underwater, Gourmet, Pet, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, Backlight Correction HDR, Underwater; Smile Shutter |
Portrait, Night, Macro, Landscape, Night Portrait, Backlit Portrait, Panorama |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off |
Auto, Forced, Suppressed, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction Forced, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
ISO Auto: 0.08 - 3.8m (W), 0.5 - 3.1m (T) |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD/MPEG-4 |
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Included Memory: |
45.0 MB |
0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
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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 |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
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Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
Multi-connector (AV[SD/HD Component)/HDMI/USB/DCIN) |
Mini HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.77 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.0 |
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Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.33 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.36 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.71 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.007 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.9 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
6.0 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
230 shots |
300 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-BN1 |
Proprietary NP-85 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-85 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Sony CDROM (Picture Motion Browser (PC), Picture Motion Browser Portable (PC/MAC), Music Transfer (PC/MAC)) |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OSX v 10.3+ |
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Notes & Features: |
Exmor-R CMOS sensor, Optical Image Stabilization, 3.5" Widescreen Touch LCD, HD Movies (AVCHD or MPEG-4), Dolby-Digital Stereo Audio, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, HDR, HDMI output. Available in Silver, Red and Dark Blue. |
CCD-shift Image Stabilization, Flash Hot-shoe, 6 Scene SR AUTO, Smile & Shoot Mode, Face Recognition, Motion Panorama, Natural Light and with Flash, Tracking Auto Focus. |