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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L14 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix L14
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General
ModelNikon Coolpix L14Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberL14DSC-W50
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9189
Width (mm)2723
Height (mm)6257
Weight (g)147157
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.16
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, 16:94:3, 3:2
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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.21.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x112
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVIMPEG VX
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor lens (6 elements in 5 groups)Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.320.19 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Filter thread (mm)-30
Thread type-Body threads w/ adapter
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 13
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Center, Face Priority5-area Contrast Detect
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)2.42.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)105
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 1000)80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/2000 - 1
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)Multi-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, MuseumTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity, Soft Snap
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ 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.) TeleISO Auto: 0.6-7.8 ft, (0.2-2.4m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2332
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
1External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)21.27
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.21.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)43
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.520.31
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.570.52
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.21
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.79-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.01
Startup time (s)2.31.7
Play -> record time (s)0.80.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)9.85
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)1,000390
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or 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
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
  • cyber-shot viewer v1.0
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFace-Priority autofocus, Stop Motion Movie mode,D-Lighting, In-camera Red-eye Fix, Face Priority Autofocus, D-Lighting-



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