Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 [S]ave

Attribute	Nikon Coolpix L20 ×	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 ×
General
Model	Nikon Coolpix L20	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Brand	Nikon	Sony
Manufacturer url	https://www.nikonusa.com/	https://www.sony.com/
Model number	L20	W710
Camera format	Ultra Compact	Ultra Compact
Release year (year)	2009	2013
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	97	97
Width (mm)	29	20
Height (mm)	61	55
Weight (g)	135	114
Waterproof	-	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CCD	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	-	Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)	10	16.1
Sensor format	1/2.3 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	28.07	28.07
Sensor width (mm)	6.17	6.17
Sensor height (mm)	4.55	4.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.69	1.34
Aspect ratio	4:3, 16:9	4:3
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)	11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other) 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9) 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3) 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9) 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3) 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9) 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3) 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other) 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3) 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format	-	jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)	-	1
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	-	1280x720 320x240 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)	-	30
Image Storage
Movie file format	-	AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	+
Hd video out	-	-
Lens and Optics
Lens	Nikkor lens	Sony Lens; 8 elements in 7 groups, including 5 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	38.00 - 136.00	28.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	7.00 - 24.00	5.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)	3.6	5
Aperture range (f)	0.15 - 0.32	0.15 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	30	10
Optical image stabilization	-	-
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast Detect; Face-Priority AF, Auto	Contrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Tracking, Face Tracking
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	-	-
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	LCD
Focus peaking	-	+
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3	2.7
Rear display resolution (dots)	230,000	230,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto (64 - 1600)	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	cloudy daylight flash fluorescent incandescent	auto cloudy daylight flash fluorescent 1 (white fluorescent lighting) fluorescent 2 (natural white fluorescent lighting) fluorescent 3 (day white fluorescent lighting) incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)	-	1/2000 - 2
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 modes	Portrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show (TBD)	Scene modes: High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Soft Skin, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Pet mode
Self timer (s)	10	1 2 10
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	anytime flash auto auto with red-eye reduction flash cancel slow sync.	advanced flash auto flash off flash on red-eye reduction: on/off/auto slow syncro
Flash range description	-	ISO Auto: Approx. 0.5 - 2.7m (W) / Approx. 105 - 1.2m (T)
Usable memory types	sd sdh	ms duo ms pro duo sd sdh
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	-
Included memory (MB)	20	0
Included memory type	Internal	-
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)	-	multiuse terminal (av(composite)/usb)
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	-	1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	-	100
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	240	220
Battery form factor	2 x AA	Proprietary NP-BN
Usable battery types	alkaline or lithium disposable nimh rechargeable	lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	2 x AA Alkaline disposable	1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	-	+
Software
Included software	software suite cd-rom	-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Smart Portrait System, Motion Detection and Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector. Available in Deep Red.	Digital SteadyShot image stabilization, 720p HD movies, Advanced Flash mode, Beauty Effect. Available in silver, pink or black.