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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSC-W300 | XC10 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Other |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $349.99 | $2499.00 |
| Street Price: | $2,373.10 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-05-15 | 2015-06-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
6.5 oz
(184 g)
includes batteries |
36.7 oz
(1,040 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.7 x
2.3 x
1.1 in. (94 x 59 x 27 mm) |
4.9 x
4.0 x
4.8 in. (125 x 102 x 122 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 13.6 | 12.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | 1 inch |
| Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) | 122.88mm2 (12.80mm x 9.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.80 microns | 3.20 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 2.7x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| 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: |
4224 x 3168
(13.4 MP,
4:3), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 4224 x 2376 (10.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 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) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.9 | 3.8 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/16.6)
320x240 (8.3) |
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 1280x720 (120p) |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG1 | File Format: MXF; Video Format: XF-AVC (Intra, Long GOP); Compression Format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM 48 kHz 16-bit stereo |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | Component | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical) | Canon 4K Video Lens; 14 elements in 12 groups including 2 UD elements, 2 Hi-UD elements, and a three-surface, 2-piece aspherical lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 105mm | 24 - 240mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 7.6 - 22.8mm | 8.9 - 89mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 10.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (W) / f/5.5(T) - f/16 | f/2.8(W) / f5.6 (T) - f/? with 8-blade diaphragm; built-in ND filter, 1/8 (3-step) equivalent |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
8 cm to Infinity 3.1 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 58.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | On lens |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 19x (total) Smart Zoom | 2x Digital Teleconverter |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-area Contrast Detection with Face Detect; Center-Weighted AF, Spot AF | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; Push AF, AiAF (Photo Mode), Touch Focus |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Real-image optical zoom | Optional optical loupe viewfinder attachment for LCD screen |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 1,030,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 20000 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 160 | |
| ISO Settings: | 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, ISO 160-20000 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent-1, Fluorescent-2, Fluorescent-3, Incandescent, Flash WB, One Push/Push Set | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten (incandescent lamps or halogen bulbs), Fluorescent H (3-wavelength type fluorescent), Fluorescent (white fluorescent), Manual (2) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 1/2 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | Stills: Evaluative, Centre-weighted, Spot; Movies: Standard, Spotlight, Backlight |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Extra High Sensitivity, Soft Snap, Smile Shutter, Underwater | SCN: Portrait, Sports, Night Scene, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Slow Synch, Off | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: W: 0.2 - 5.5m T: 0.4 - 2.8m; ISO 3200: up to 11m (W), 5.6m (T) | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | CFast cards supported | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | MPEG1 | File Format: MXF; Video Format: XF-AVC (Intra, Long GOP); Compression Format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM 48 kHz 16-bit stereo |
| Included Memory: | 15.0 MB | 64,000.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | SanDisk 64GB CFast 2.0 card |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | RC-6 wireless remote, Wi-Fi | |
| Connections (extended): | Multi-terminal; HD 1080i video out with optional accessory | DC Input |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.77 | |
| 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? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.9 | 3.8 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | |
| 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): | 0.42 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.54 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.380 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.77 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.008 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.9 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.5 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 9.0 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 300 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BG1 | Proprietary LP-E6N/LP-E6 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Picture Motion Browser v3.0, Music Transfer | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X v10.3+ | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Super Steady-Shot Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Smile Shutter, DRO, HD video out. Retouch: Unsharp Mask, Happy Face. | US bundle includes SanDisk 64GB CFast 2.0 card and card reader. |
