Attribute | Canon PowerShot A720 IS × | Nikon Coolpix L1 × |
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General | ||
Model | Canon PowerShot A720 IS | Nikon Coolpix L1 |
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Manufacturer url | https://www.usa.canon.com/ | https://www.nikonusa.com/ |
Model number | A720 IS | L1 |
Camera format | Compact | Compact |
Release year (year) | 2007 | 2005 |
Tripod mount | + | + |
Length (mm) | 97 | 90 |
Width (mm) | 43 | 47 |
Height (mm) | 66 | 61 |
Weight (g) | 243 | 180 |
Waterproof | - | - |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Effective megapixels (MP) | 8 | 6.2 |
Sensor format | 1/2.5 inch | 1/2.5 inch |
Sensor area (mm²) | 24.71 | 24.71 |
Sensor width (mm) | 5.76 | 5.76 |
Sensor height (mm) | 4.29 | 4.29 |
Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 1.76 | 2.05 |
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 16:9 | - |
Self-cleaning | - | - |
Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - |
On-sensor phase detect | - | - |
Image Capture | ||
Image resolution |
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Image file format |
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Continuous-mode (fps) | 1 | 0.6 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies | + | + |
Movie resolution |
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Image Storage | ||
Movie file format | AVI (Motion JPEG) | QuickTime |
Composite video out | + | + |
Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | + |
Lens and Optics | ||
Lens | Canon Zoom Lens (9 elements in 7 groups) | Zoom-Nikkor |
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 35.00 - 210.00 | 38.00 - 190.00 |
Focal length (actual) (mm) | 8.00 | 4.00 |
Zoom ratio (x) | 6 | 5 |
Aperture range (f) | 0.12 - 0.36 | 0.20 - 0.34 |
Integrated nd filter | - | - |
Min focus range (cm) | 49 | 50 |
Optical image stabilization | - | - |
Digital zoom | + | + |
Digital zoom values (x) |
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Auto Focus | ||
Auto focus | + | + |
Auto focus type | Contrast Detect; 9-point AiAF, Face Detect AF, Single AF point, FlexiZone | Contrast Detect |
Auto focus assist light | + | - |
Manual focus | + | - |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder | Optical / LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder type | Real-image optical zoom | - |
Focus peaking | - | - |
Display | ||
Eye-level viewfinder | + | - |
Rear display | + | + |
Rear display size (inch) | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Rear display resolution (dots) | 115,000 | 110,000 |
Touchscreen | - | - |
Articulating screen | - | - |
Tilt swivel screen | - | - |
Selfie screen | - | - |
Max playback zoom (x) | 10 | - |
Exposure | ||
Iso settings | Auto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | 50-200 |
Auto iso mode | - | - |
White balance settings |
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Shutter speed range (s) | 1/2000 - 15 | 1/2000 - 4 |
Bulb mode | - | - |
Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Explosure metering modes | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (at center or linked to single AF point), and Face Detect | 256-Segment Matrix metering, plus Center-Weighted, Spot |
Program auto exposure | - | - |
Aperture priority | + | - |
Shutter priority | + | - |
Full manual exposure | + | - |
Creative exposure modes | Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Stitch Assist, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium | Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum |
Self timer (s) |
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High resolution composite | - | - |
Flash | ||
Built-in flash | + | + |
Flash modes |
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Flash range description | Normal: 1.8-11.0 ft./55cm-3.5m (W), 1.8-8.2 ft./55cm-2.5m (T); Macro: 1-1.8 ft | 1.8 – 11.6 ft. / 0.5-3.5m (W), 1.8 – 6.7 ft. / 5-2m ft. (T) |
Max flash sync (s) | 1/500 | - |
Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | - |
Usable memory types |
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Dual card slots | - | - |
Raw capture support | - | - |
Included memory (MB) | - | 10 |
Included memory type | - | Internal |
Connectivity | ||
Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
NFC | - | - |
Bluetooth | - | - |
Built-in gps | - | - |
Microphone jack | - | - |
Headphone jack | - | - |
External connections |
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Pictbridge compliant | + | + |
Dpof compliant | + | + |
Remote control | - | - |
Connections (extended) |
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Performance Timing | ||
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 1.92 | 4.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press | - | - |
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 1 | 0.6 |
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | - | 999 |
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | 0.51 | 1.19 |
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s) | 0.61 | 1 |
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s) | 0.2 | - |
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s) | 0.76 | - |
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.08 | 0.29 |
Startup time (s) | 1.5 | 3.8 |
Play -> record time (s) | 2.5 | 0.7 |
Flash cycle time, full power (s) | 11.7 | 8 |
Power | ||
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | 400 | 230 |
Battery form factor | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Usable battery types |
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Batteries included | 2 x AA Alkaline disposable | 2 x AA Alkaline disposable |
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | - | - |
Software | ||
Included software |
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Os compatibility |
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Miscellaneous | ||
Notes and features | Optical image stabilization. | - |