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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix L6
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120
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General
ModelNikon Coolpix L6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberL6DSC-W120
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
1Release year (year)20062008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9188
Width (mm)2623
Height (mm)6157
Weight (g)125123
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)67.2
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 ratio4:34:3, 3:2
Color filter type-RGBG
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 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTimeMPEG-1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-Component
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-NikkorCarl Zeiss lens, 6 elements in 5 groups including 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 116.0032.00 - 128.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.310.17 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)304
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 19
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect Includes Face Priority mode9-point Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Real-image optical zoom
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)-8
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50-800Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 41/1600 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrixMulti-pattern, 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, MuseumEasy, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Smile Shutter, High Sensitivity
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range description1 ft - 16.4 ft./ 0.3-5m (W), 1 ft. - 9.8 ft./0.3-3m (T)Auto ISO: Wide: 0.2 - 3.9m; Tele: 0.5 - 1.9m
Usable memory types
  • s
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2315
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
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
  • dc-input
  • multi-jack
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.85-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.85-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)2.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)10-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)540350
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • alkaline / lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Lithium disposable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Sony’s D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos with harsh highlights or dark shadows



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