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

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120
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Nikon Coolpix L6
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General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W120Nikon Coolpix L6
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-W120L6
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20082006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)8891
Width (mm)2326
Height (mm)5761
Weight (g)123125
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)7.26
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)1.882.05
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
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)
  • 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)
  • 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
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Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-1QuickTime
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss lens, 6 elements in 5 groups including 3 aspherical elementsZoom-Nikkor
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)32.00 - 128.0038.00 - 116.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.360.19 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)430
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 19
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast DetectionContrast Detect Includes Face Priority mode
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)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, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 50-800
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 11/1500 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotMatrix
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesEasy, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Smile Shutter, High SensitivityPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: Wide: 0.2 - 3.9m; Tele: 0.5 - 1.9m1 ft - 16.4 ft./ 0.3-5m (W), 1 ft. - 9.8 ft./0.3-3m (T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1523
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
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
  • multi-jack
  • dc input
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
1Startup time (s)-2.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-10
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350540
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG12 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline / lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x AA Lithium disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSony’s D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos with harsh highlights or dark shadows-



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