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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L120 and Sony NEX-VG10 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix L120 ×
Sony NEX-VG10 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L120Sony NEX-VG10
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer url-https://www.sony.com/
Model numberL120NEX-VG10
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20112010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11097
Width (mm)78294
Height (mm)77132
Weight (g)4541,300
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)14.114.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inchAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)28.07369.72
Sensor width (mm)6.1723.7
Sensor height (mm)4.5515.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.435.16
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-1.5
Aspect ratio4:33:2, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Anti aliasing filter-Fixed
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)
  • 2288 x 1280(2.9 mp other)
  • 2288 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 3344 x 1872(6.3 mp other)
  • 3344 x 2224(7.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 2576(11.8 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)0.77
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC, stereo)AVCHD (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Sony E
LensZoom-Nikkor VRSony SEL18200 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 525.0027.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.0018.00 - 200.00
Zoom ratio (x)2111.1
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.320.16 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Filter thread (mm)-67
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Center, Face DetectionContrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type-EVF type; 1,152K dots LCD
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--
Max playback zoom (x)-13
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80 to 800), Sport continuous mode (40 to 3200), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; * reduced resolutionAuto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./filter
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 41/4000 - 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 Segment, 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 LandscapePortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 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
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
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.)-
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Auto-lock accessory hotshoe (alpha), coldshoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)102-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
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)
  • hmdi output
  • dc input
  • external headphone jack (stereo mini 3.5mm)
  • external mic jack (stereo mini 3.5mm)
  • 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)0.77
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1914
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)520-
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary InfoLithium NP-FV70
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA Alkaline disposable1 x Proprietary NP-FV70 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • pmb (picture motion browser) 5.2; sony vegas movie studio hd platinum 10 download coupon
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and features5-way VR Image Stabilization, 720p HD movies, Smile Timer, Blink Warning, Red-eye Fix, Skin Softening, Easy AutoFirst consumer-grade interchangeable lens camcorder. Uses Sony NEX E-mount lenses.



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