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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V ×
Nikon Coolpix L820 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VNikon Coolpix L820
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberHX100VL820
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20112013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122111
Width (mm)9385
Height (mm)8776
Weight (g)577470
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony DSC-HX1-
SuccessorSony HX200V-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.216.1
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 ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)108
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
Movie max framerate (fps)60240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 60i / 60p / MP4 / MPEG-4 AVC(H.264)MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar; 11 elements in 10 groups, 1 ED and 1 asphericZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 12 elements in 9 groups (2 ED lens elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 810.0023.00 - 675.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 144.004.00 - 120.00
Zoom ratio (x)3030
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)150
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 216
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 9-area with face detection / center / flexible spot / manualContrast Detection: Center, Face priority
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.2-inch., 201.6K-dots color LCD-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100,125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600; ISO 3200 availablein Auto mode
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • white balance shift
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 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, spotMatrix, 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 modesiAuto, Superior Auto, High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Landscape, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, PetBack 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
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • rear slow syncro
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.3 - 12.7m (Approx. 0.984Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1ft. 8in. to 19ft.) [T]: 1.5 to 6.0m (5 ft. to 19 ft.)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)065
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)
  • 3d)
  • dc-input
  • hdmi (2d
  • multi-connector
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)108
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)106
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-540
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FH504 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FH50 Lithium-ion rechargeable4 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • pmp portable
  • windows picture motion browser ver 5.5
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features"Exmor R" CMOS sensor; GPS tagging; Up to 10fps at full 16.2-megapixel resolutionVibration Reduction (VR), 1080p Full HD movies, Creative Image Effects. Available in black or red.



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