Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 ×
Nikon Coolpix L620 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300Nikon Coolpix L620
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberH300L620
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20142013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)123108
Width (mm)8734
Height (mm)8369
Weight (g)590237
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD CCD-
Effective megapixels (MP)20.118.1
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)1.21.26
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)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 5152 x 2896(14.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5152 x 3864(19.9 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 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)
  • 4864 x 2736(13.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)0.810
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 monaural sound.MOV (video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC stereo)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSony lensZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens, 11 elements in 10 groups with 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 875.0025.00 - 350.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)3514
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.330.17 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)150
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Multi Point AF / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Tracking Focus / Face Tracking FocusContrast Detection: Center, Face detection, Target Finding AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
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
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)80125
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
  • one push set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 301/4000 - 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 modesHigh Sensitivity, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet ModeBack Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama. Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.4 - 8.8m (W) / Approx. 1.5 - 4.6m (T)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 5.0m (1ft 8in. to 16ft.) ; [T]: 1.0 to 3.0m (3ft. 4in. to 9ft. 10in.)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)083
Included memory type-Internal
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)
  • multi-terminal (av/usb)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.810
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1006
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350410
Battery form factor4 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included4 x Alkaline AAs2 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software-
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Available in black or red.



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