Compared to the Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi
and Nikon Coolpix 5700 (contd.)

Camera settings:

• Sony DSC-F717
  Sharpness: 0, WB: Manual,
  Aperture Priority (F5.6), +0.3 EV compensation
   
• Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi
  Saturation: 0, Contrast: 0, Color mode: Natural (sRGB), Sharpness: Normal, WB: Manual,
  Aperture Priority (F5.6), +0.3 EV compensation
   
• Nikon Coolpix 5700
  Tone: Normal, Sharpening: Normal, Saturation: 0, WB: Manual,
  Aperture Priority (F5.6), +0.3 EV compensation

Studio scene comparison

Sony DSC-F717	Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi	Nikon Coolpix 5700
ISO 100, F5.6, 1/3 sec	ISO 100, F5.6, 1/3 sec	ISO 100, F5.6, 1/3 sec
1,966 KB JPEG	2,853 KB JPEG	1,512 KB

General observations compared to the DSC-F717:

• Detail and resolution appears to be better from the DSC-F717
• Some sharpening 'halo' artifacts visible on the DSC-F717 image
• Red does appear to be a dominant colour in the Coolpix 5700 image
• Noise levels are highest in the DiMAGE 7Hi image, the Coolpix 5700 having least noise
• Again occasional Bayer interpolation artifacts can be seen in the DiMAGE 7Hi image
• The DSC-F717 exhibits better dynamic range (doesn't clip highlights as early)