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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L26 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 ×
Nikon Coolpix L26 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-T20Nikon Coolpix L26
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-T20L26
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20072012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9096
Width (mm)2329
Height (mm)5660
Weight (g)159164
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)816.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)2-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1-
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out+-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (11 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical)NIKKOR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 19.006.00 - 23.00
Zoom ratio (x)35
Aperture range (f)0.23 - 0.290.15 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 15
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-area Contrast Detect with Face DetectionContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)5-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (80 to 1600)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 1-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps-
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot-
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High-Speed Shutter, High Sensitivity18 scene modes
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: W:0.3-7.4 ft (0.1-3.0m) T:0.6-6.2 ft (0.25-2.5m)-
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3119
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable or cradle
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.75-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)11-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.37-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.54-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.35-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Play -> record time (s)1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380350
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG12 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v2.0
  • usb driver
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper Steady Shot optical image stabilization; HD video out (1080i); Face-Detect AF, In-camera retouching (Soft Focus, Fish-eye720p HD Movies, 18 Scene Modes, Best Shot Selector, Smart Portrait System. Available in black, red or silver.



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