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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L830 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
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Nikon Coolpix L830
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General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Nikon Coolpix L830
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberHX300L830
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20132013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)130111
Width (mm)10391
Height (mm)9376
Weight (g)656508
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony HX200V-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)20.416.1
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)1.191.34
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.7-
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 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)
  • 5184 x 2920(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 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
Continuous-mode (fps)106.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audioMOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; 15 elements in 10 groups (including 1 Super ED glass element, 2 ED glass elementsZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 12 elements in 9 groups (2 ED elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 1,200.0023.00 - 765.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 215.004.00 - 136.00
Zoom ratio (x)5034
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
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Multi Point AF/Center Weighted AF/SpotAF/Flexible Spot AF/Manual/Face Tracking FocusContrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type.-
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)80125
Iso settingsProgram Auto (80-1600), iAuto (80-3200), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*; *Available when using Auto mode
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • white balance shift
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/1500 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti segment, 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 modesScene modes: High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion BlurBack Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Museum, Night Landscape
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • rear slow synchro
  • red-eye correction: auto/on/off
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.5 to 8.5m (W) / 2.4 to 3.5m (T)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 9.0m [T]: 1.5 to 4.5m
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)00
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)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • multi terminal (usb/av)
  • dc input
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.93-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)106.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)105
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.13-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310680
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BX14 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable4 x Alkaline AAs
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 featuresImproved Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode for movies, Full HD 1080p60 movies, 10 fps burst mode.Available in black or red.



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