Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-T900Lumix DMC-S3
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeUltra CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels12.4 Megapixel14.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,200100 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      ProcessorVenus Engine IV
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004320 x 3240
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 4804320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (1, 2, 3), Flash, Underwater White Balance Mode (Auto, Underwater 1, Underwater 2)
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Live View
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points911
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range35 - 140 mm28 - 112 mm
      Optical Zoom4x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 10.0f/3.1 - 5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.50"2.70"
      Screen Resolution922k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      Min Shutter Speed2 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.8 fps1.5 fps
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Flash Range2.90 m Auto ISO3.30 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Exposure ModesIntelligent Auto, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Movie (Auto Adjustment, High Sensitivity, Underwater), Custom Scenes (High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-speed Shutter, Underwater, Gourmet)
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerStereo
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      Dimensions98 x 58 x 16 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 0.63")99 x 59 x 21 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.83")
      Weight (inc. batteries)143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      Battery PackNP-BD1
      Battery Life250 shots
      Internal Storage11 MB70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: Memory Stick Duo / Pro DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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