Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L6 and Olympus Stylus 720 SW

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L6 and Olympus Stylus 720 SW [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Stylus 720 SW ×
Nikon Coolpix L6 ×
General
ModelOlympus Stylus 720 SWNikon Coolpix L6
BrandOlympusNikon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model number720 SWL6
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)9191
Width (mm)2026
Height (mm)5961
Weight (g)149125
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.16
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.224.71
Sensor width (mm)6.135.76
Sensor height (mm)4.64.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)22.05
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
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Continuous-mode (fps)3.7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-QuickTime
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus LensZoom-Nikkor
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0038.00 - 116.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.290.19 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast DetectionContrast Detect Includes Face Priority mode
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
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--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 50-800
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/1500 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP multi-pattern, Spot MeteringMatrix
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-PortraitPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionWide: 12.5ft (3.8m), Tele: 8.5ft (2.6m)1 ft - 16.4 ft./ 0.3-5m (W), 1 ft. - 9.8 ft./0.3-3m (T)
Usable memory types
  • x
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1923
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)22.85
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.7-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)13-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)1.070.85
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.12-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.07
Startup time (s)1.82.2
Play -> record time (s)0.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)610
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)180540
Battery form factorProprietary Li-40B / Li-42B2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline / lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x AA Lithium disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • olympus master
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • windows 98se/me/2000/xp; macos x 10.2 or higher
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresRated as shock proof to MIL-STD-810F standard, and waterproof to JIS Level 8 standard.-



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