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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L14 and Olympus Stylus 720 SW [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L14 ×
Olympus Stylus 720 SW ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L14Olympus Stylus 720 SW
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberL14720 SW
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)9191
Width (mm)2720
Height (mm)6259
Weight (g)147149
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.17.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.2
Sensor width (mm)5.766.13
Sensor height (mm)4.294.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.882
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
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)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.23.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor lens (6 elements in 5 groups)Olympus Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.001.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.320.20 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Center, Face PriorityCCD Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.42.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 1000)Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/1000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256 segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), spot (digital zoom more than 2x)Digital ESP multi-pattern, Spot Metering
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, MuseumPortrait, Landscape, Landscape Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • fill
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.5 to 4.0m (19.7 in. to 13 ft 1.5 in.) Wide, 0.5 to 2.0m (19.7 in. to 6 ft. 6.7 in.) TeleWide: 12.5ft (3.8m), Tele: 8.5ft (2.6m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2319
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 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)22
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.23.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)413
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.521.07
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.571.12
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.79-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.09
Startup time (s)2.31.8
Play -> record time (s)0.80.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)9.86
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)1,000180
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary Li-40B / Li-42B
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA lithium disposable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
  • olympus master
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
  • windows 98se/me/2000/xp; macos x 10.2 or higher
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFace-Priority autofocus, Stop Motion Movie mode,D-Lighting, In-camera Red-eye Fix, Face Priority Autofocus, D-LightingRated as shock proof to MIL-STD-810F standard, and waterproof to JIS Level 8 standard.



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