Leica M Typ 240 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980

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      Specifications

      General Leica M Typ 240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      BrandLeicaSony
      ModelM Typ 240Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica M Typ 240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 3,200
      Photo Leica M Typ 240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Max Image Resolution5952 x 39764000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4256 x 2832, 2976 x 1984, 1600 x 10804000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEGJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (1, 2, 3), Flash
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Leica M Typ 240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoManual Focus
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Leica M Typ 240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Lens MountLeica M
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range33 - 132 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.2
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance10 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica M Typ 240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution920k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Leica M Typ 240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      ViewfinderOptical (rangefinder)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.68x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.68x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3
      Shutter Leica M Typ 240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec2 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps1.0 fps
      Flash Leica M Typ 240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront Curtain
      Rear Curtain
      Slow sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range3.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Leica M Typ 240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Exposure Metering ModesCenter-weightedMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, ManualAuto exposure, Scene selection (7 modes)
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Leica M Typ 240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      DxO Low Light ISO1860
      DxO Color Depth24.0
      DxO Dynamic Range13.3
      DxO Overall Score84
      Video Leica M Typ 240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Leica M Typ 240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Leica M Typ 240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Leica M Typ 240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Leica M Typ 240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Dimensions139 x 80 x 42 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.65")93 x 56 x 24 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.94")
      Weight (inc. batteries)680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.9 x 8.6 x 6.6"
      Package Weight5.55 lb
      Power and Storage Leica M Typ 240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Battery PackNP-BK1
      Battery Life500 shots
      Internal Storage12 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
      Other Leica M Typ 240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMilled brass top cover with integrated thumb rest All metal case made of die-cast magnesium; synthetic leather covering. Cap and base plate made of brass


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