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

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 ×
Nikon Coolpix L100 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Nikon Coolpix L100
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-H20L100
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)107110
Width (mm)4778
Height (mm)6972
Weight (g)285355
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.110
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)1.581.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
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 formatMPEG4-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 10 elements in 9 groupsNikkor
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 380.0028.00 - 420.00
1↑Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 63.005.00 - 75.00
Zoom ratio (x)1015
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.290.19 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 57
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast DetectionContrast detection w/ face detection and touch AF
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, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (80 - 800), High Sensitivity Auto* (720 - 3200)* at 3MP or smaller
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/4000 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps-
Explosure metering modesMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot256-segment matrix, center-weighted (with 2x digital zoom), spot (digital zoom 2x or more)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesEasy, 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 descriptionISO Auto: 0.2m - 7.0m(W), 0.9m - 5.5m(T)-
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1144
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
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)290350
Battery form factorProprietary Info LITHIUM4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable4 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Smile Shutter BottonOptical VR image stabilization, Motion Detection, Best Shot Selector (BSS), In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF



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