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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 ×
Nikon Coolpix L610 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Nikon Coolpix L610
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberH90L610
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)105108
Width (mm)3434
Height (mm)6068
Weight (g)222240
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.116.1
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)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 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)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 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)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 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
  • jpeg
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)11.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (AVC/H.264) with mono sound.MOV (video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC monaural)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspheric elementsZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens, 11 elements in 10 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 384.0025.00 - 350.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1614
Aperture range (f)0.30 - 1.110.17 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)550
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 72
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
1↑Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot ; Tracking, Face TrackingContrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject 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)460,800460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; Auto (auto gain ISO 125-1600)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 301/1600 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot256-segment matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2X), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesScene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Beach, Snow, FireworksBack Light, Beach, Close Up, Copy, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.3 - 3.7m (W) / Approx. 1.2 - 2.1m (T)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1ft. 8in. to 19ft.); [T]: 1.5 to 3.2m (5 ft. to 10 ft.)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2728
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)
  • multiuse terminal (av(sd)/usb)
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1004
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)290330
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1/NP-FG12 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, 720p HD movies, 4 Picture Effects. Available in silver, black or red.BSI CMOS sensor, VR Image Stabilization, Full HD 108p videos with stereo sound. Available in Red, Black or Silver.



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