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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P5000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 ×
Nikon Coolpix P5000 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W300Nikon Coolpix P5000
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-W300P5000
Camera formatUltra CompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9498
Width (mm)2741
Height (mm)5965
Weight (g)184200
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)13.610
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3238.2
Sensor width (mm)7.67.18
Sensor height (mm)5.75.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.81.97
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4224 x 2816(11.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4224 x 3168(13.4 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.90.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1AVI
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical)Zoom-Nikkor
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0036.00 - 126.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.5
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.19 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)530
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 19
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-area Contrast Detection with Face Detect; Center-Weighted AF, Spot AFContrast Detect, includes Face Priority AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoomReal-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settings80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 64,100,200,400,800,1600,3200
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
  • one push/push set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset (custom)
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot256-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Extra High Sensitivity, Soft SnapPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • and slow sync
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: W: 0.2 - 5.5m T: 0.4 - 2.8m; ISO 3200: up to 11m (W), 5.6m (T)1 ft. to 26 ft. 3 in./ 0.3 to 8.0m (W), 1 ft. to 13 ft. 1 in./ 0.3 to 4.0m (T)
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1521
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hd 1080i video out with optional accessory
  • multi-terminal
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.773.12
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.90.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-5
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.420.91
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.540.93
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.77-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.06
Startup time (s)2.91.8
Play -> record time (s)1.50.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)96.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300250
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v3.0
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.3+
  • windows 2000/xp/vista
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper Steady-Shot Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Smile Shutter, DRO, HD video out. Retouch: Unsharp MaskSpecial Features: Optical Lens shift VR, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-priority AF, D-Lighting



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