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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P300 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberP300DSC-T900
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20112009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10398
Width (mm)3216
Height (mm)5858
Weight (g)189147
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.212.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-MPEG4
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIComponent, Other
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor Wide Optical Zoom VR lensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 12 elements in 10 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 100.0035.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)4.24
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.560.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)308
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 20
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with Face Priority AF9-point / center / spot / touch AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.5
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-8
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (160 to 1600), Fixed Range Auto (160 to 400, 160 to 800), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • day white fluorescent
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • natural white fluorescent
  • underwater auto / 1 / 2 / flash
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)-1/1000 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes-Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modes~20 Scene including Advanced Night Landscape and Night Portrait modes; Easy Panorama Scene mode; Filter effects like PaintingEasy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight portrait, Landscape, Softsnap, Snow, Beach, Fire works, Sports, Underwater, Gourmet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync
  • slow-sync w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range description-ISO Auto: 0.08m - 4.5m(W), 0.5m - 3.2m(T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Included memory (MB)9011
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • multi-terminal
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240200
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL12Proprietary Info LITHIUM
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFastest lens (f/1.8) of any Coolpix, 4-way VR Image Stabilization, EXPEED C2 processor, full PASM, filter effectsOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, Touch-screen hi-res LCD, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition



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