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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix L15 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberL15DSC-N2
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9197
Width (mm)3023
Height (mm)6161
Weight (g)174185
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)810
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7143.32
Sensor width (mm)5.767.6
Sensor height (mm)4.295.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.762.08
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
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)
  • 3264 x 1836(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1632 x 1224(2.0 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)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.9
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, 5 elements in 5 groupsCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.11 - 0.360.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 17
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Center, Face Priority AF5-area Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.83
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)105
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 1000)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • white balance preset
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 41/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment (center-weighted and spot during digital zoom)Multi pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks ShowBeach, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • flash cancel/ flash off
  • redeye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • uto with red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction off
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: (W) 0.5 to 6.3 m (19.7 in. to 20 ft. 8.0 in.), (T) 0.5 to 3.7 m (19.7 in. to 12 ft. 1.7 in.)0.6 - 15.7 ft (0.2 - 4.8 m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2325
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 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • imagelink i/o
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.191.67
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.850.29
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.970.69
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.21
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.3-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.180.01
Startup time (s)3.51.8
Play -> record time (s)1.20.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)12.14
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330300
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA alkaline 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
  • gps image tracker
  • image station xpress
  • music transfer; mac: music transfer
  • windows: picture motion browser v1.1
Os compatibility-
  • v10.x)
  • windows 2000/me/xp; macintosh os x (v9.x
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical lens shift VR image stabilization, Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-LightingSony Clear Photo LCD Plus Touch Screen



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