Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A710 IS and Nikon Coolpix L5

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A710 IS and Nikon Coolpix L5 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A710 IS ×
Nikon Coolpix L5 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A710 ISNikon Coolpix L5
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberA710 ISL5
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9897
Width (mm)4145
Height (mm)6761
Weight (g)210170
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.17.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.881.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
-
Continuous-mode (fps)1.70.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)QuickTime
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensZoom-Nikkor
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 210.0038.00 - 190.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)65
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.20 - 0.34
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5550
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 55-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL AutofocusIncludes Face Priority mode
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom viewfinder-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 80080-400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, SpotMatrix, Center-Weighted
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color AccentPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto w/ slow synchro
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash on w/ slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • fill flash
  • off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionNormal: 1.8-11.0 ft./55cm-3.5m (W), 1.8-8.2 ft./55cm-2.5m (T); Macro: 1-1.8 ft0.5 - 5.5m/ 1 ft. 8 in. -18.0 ft. (W), 0.6-4m / 1 ft. 9.6 in. - 13.1 ft. (T)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-8
Included memory type-Internal
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)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.782.96
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.70.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)999-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.530.99
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.641.18
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.27-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.15
Startup time (s)1.53.4
Play -> record time (s)11
Flash cycle time, full power (s)8.512
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360250
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable2 x AA alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical image stabilization.Nikon Vibration Reduction technology.



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