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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 ×
Nikon Coolpix L3 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W30Nikon Coolpix L3
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-W30L3
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)8991
Width (mm)2326
Height (mm)5961
Weight (g)153120
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)65.1
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)2.052.22
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:2-
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)
  • 2816 x 1872(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 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)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
-
Continuous-mode (fps)1.41.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x112
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG VXQuickTime
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-TessarNikkor
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0038.00 - 116.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)-0.19 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Filter thread (mm)30-
Thread typeBody threads w/ adapter-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5-area Contrast DetectionContrast Detect, includes Face Priority AF
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)22
Rear display resolution (dots)85,00086,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)5-
Exposure
Iso settings80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000Auto, 50-200
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto white balance
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash.
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • pre for custom presetting of white balance
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 21/1500 - 4
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 and Center-weighted metering
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity, Soft SnapParty/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.6-7.8 ft, (0.2-2.4m)1 ft - 9 ft 10 in / 0.3-3.0m (W), 1 ft - 5 ft 9 in / 0.4-1.75m (T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3223
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
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
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.252.19
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.41.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)38
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.320.78
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.550.48
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.21-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.04
1↑Startup time (s)1.73
Play -> record time (s)11
Flash cycle time, full power (s)47
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400330
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG12 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • cyber-shot viewer v1.0
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • windows 98se/2000/me/xp; mac os x 10.1.5 or newer



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