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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L20 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberL20DSC-W150
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9794
Width (mm)2924
Height (mm)6158
Weight (g)135142
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)108.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 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)
  • 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 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 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)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 380(0.2 mp other)
Image file format-
  • jpeg
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution-
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-MPEG-1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-Component
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor lensCarl Zeiss, 9 elements in 7 groups including 1 ED, 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 136.0030.00 - 150.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.00 - 24.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.65
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.320.19 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3010
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 25
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; Face-Priority AF, Auto9-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)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-8
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 1600)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • underwater (4)
Shutter speed range (s)-1/1600 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes-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 Show (TBD)Easy, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Smile Shutter, Underwater, 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
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range description-Auto ISO: Wide: 0.2 - 4.2m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.7m
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2015
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)-
  • dc-input
  • multi-jack
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240400
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
  • software suite cd-rom
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSmart Portrait System, Motion Detection and Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector. Available in Deep Red.Sony’s D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos with harsh highlights or dark shadows



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