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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L1 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberL1DSC-S730
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20052008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9091
Width (mm)4729
Height (mm)6161
Weight (g)180189
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)6.27.2
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)2.051.88
Aspect ratio-4:3, 3:2
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)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 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)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 380(0.2 mp other)
Image file format-
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)0.60.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTimeAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-NikkorSony lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 190.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)53
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.340.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 14
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast DetectContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.4
Rear display resolution (dots)110,000112,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settings50-200100, 200, 400, 800, 1250
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • and flash
  • auto white balance
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • pre for custom presetting of white balance
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 1/8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-Segment Matrix metering, plus Center-Weighted, Spot-
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, MuseumTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity
Self timer (s)
  • 10
-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range description1.8 – 11.6 ft. / 0.5-3.5m (W), 1.8 – 6.7 ft. / 5-2m ft. (T)Wide: 0.5 - 3.5m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.0m
Usable memory types
  • s
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1022
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • multi-jack
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)4.3-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.60.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)999-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)1.19-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.29-
Startup time (s)3.81.8
Play -> record time (s)0.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230440
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium 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
  • pictureproject
  • picture motion browser v2.2
  • picture package music transfer
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows



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