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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L120 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer url-https://www.sony.com/
Model numberL120HX20V
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20112012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110107
Width (mm)7835
Height (mm)7762
Weight (g)454254
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Sony DSC-HX9V
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)14.118.2
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)1.431.26
Aspect ratio4:34:3
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)
  • 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)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 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)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 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)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
  • mpf
Continuous-mode (fps)0.710
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC, stereo)AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor VRSony Lens G; 12 elements in 9 groups, 4 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 525.0025.00 - 500.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00 - 89.00
Zoom ratio (x)2120
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.320.17 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)501
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • 306
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Center, Face DetectionContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Flexible Spot, Manual, Semi Manual; Tracking, Face Tracking
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)921,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80 to 800), Sport continuous mode (40 to 3200), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; * reduced resolutionAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • white balance shift
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 41/1600 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment Matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesBack Light, Beach, Black and White, Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night LandscapeBackground Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W] 0.5 to 6.0m (1 ft. 8 in. to 19 ft.), [T]: 1.5 to 3.0m (5 ft. to 9 ft. 10 in.)ISO Auto: Approx. 0.4 - 7.1m (W) / Approx. 1.7 - 3.9m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)102105
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++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hmdi output
  • micro usb
  • mini hdmi (type c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.18-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.710
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1910
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.24-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)520320
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary NP-BG1/NP-FG1
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA Alkaline disposable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features5-way VR Image Stabilization, 720p HD movies, Smile Timer, Blink Warning, Red-eye Fix, Skin Softening, Easy AutoOptical Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p Movies, Dual Record captures 13MP stills during movies, 9 Picture Effect options



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