Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L22 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L22 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L22 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberL22DSC-W290
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9898
Width (mm)2823
Height (mm)6157
Weight (g)183174
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)1212.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.54
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)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 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 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution-
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-MPEG4
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 - 136.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.00 - 24.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.65
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.320.08 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3010
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 31
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; Face-Priority AF, Auto9-point Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-8
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80 - 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 - 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 modesPortrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show (TBD)Easy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight portrait, Landscape, Softsnap, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Sports, Underwater, Gourmet
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: 0.2m - 3.0m (W), 0.5m - 1.9m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1911
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)-
  • multi-jack
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)420300
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary Info LITHIUM
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresIn-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF, Smile Mode, Blink Warning. Available in black, red, blue and champagne silver.Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Dynamic Range Optimizer



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