Typical price: £150
What is it: Compact camera with 10-megapixel sensor and optical image stabilisation
What we think: Decent pictures and manual options in a deceptively modest package
Pentax Optio A30 Full Specification
General
| Form factor | Compact |
|---|---|
| Size (W x H x D) | 89 x 57 x 24 mm |
| Weight | 145 g |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries included | 1 |
Main Features
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Effective sensor resolution | 10 pixels |
| Optical sensor size | 1/2.5 in. |
| Light sensitivity | ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 s |
| Min shutter speed | 4 s |
| Exposure metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps |
| White balance presets | 5 positions, plus manual one-touch |
| Still image format | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Digital video format | DivX |
Lens Systems
| Lens type | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Equivalent 35mm focal length | 38-114 mm |
| Interchangeable lens | No |
| Focus adjustment | Manual |
| Min focus range | 35 mm |
| Lens aperture | F/2.8-5.4 |
| Optical zoom | 3 x |
Viewfinder / Display
| Display mounting | Fixed |
|---|---|
| Display size | 64 mm |
| Display resolution | 232,000 pixels |
Memory / Storage
| Built-in memory | 22 MB |
|---|---|
| Expansion slots | SD/SDHC card |
Additional Features
| Self timer | Yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone | Yes |
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