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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix L100 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberL100DSC-H20
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110107
Width (mm)7847
Height (mm)7269
Weight (g)355285
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)1010.1
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)1.691.58
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
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)
  • 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)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 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 (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution-
  • 1280x720
  • 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
LensNikkorCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 10 elements in 9 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 420.0038.00 - 380.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 75.003.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1510
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.290.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 57
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detection w/ face detection and touch AF9-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)-5
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80 - 800), High Sensitivity Auto* (720 - 3200)* at 3MP or smallerAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings-
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 21/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation-+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix, center-weighted (with 2x digital zoom), spot (digital zoom 2x or more)Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modes-Easy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, SoftSnap, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, ASports
Self timer (s)-
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes-
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range description-ISO Auto: 0.2m - 7.0m(W), 0.9m - 5.5m(T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4411
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
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-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
  • multi-connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-2
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.32
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.32
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-2.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-11
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350290
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary Info LITHIUM
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software-
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical VR image stabilization, Motion Detection, Best Shot Selector (BSS), In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AFOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Smile Shutter Botton



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