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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L830 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix L830 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L830Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberL830HX50V
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20132013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111108
Width (mm)9138
Height (mm)7664
Weight (g)508272
Waterproof--
Successor-Sony HX90V
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)16.120.4
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)1.341.19
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.710
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)24060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 12 elements in 9 groups (2 ED elements)Sony G Lens; 11 elements in 10 groups, including 5 aspheric elements; 5-blade aperture
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)23.00 - 765.0024.00 - 720.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 136.003.00 - 129.00
Zoom ratio (x)3430
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.330.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AFContrast Detection: Multi Point AF/Center Weighted AF/Spot AF/Flexible Spot AF/Manual /Face Tracking Focus
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)921,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)12580
Iso settingsAuto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*; *Available when using Auto modeAuto, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000*4, 5000*4, 6400*4, 8000*4
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • white balance shift
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 41/4000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)Multi pattern, 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, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Museum, Night LandscapeScene modes: Handheld Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet mode, Anti-motion blur/Backlight Correction HDR
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 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
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • rear slow synchro
  • red-eye correction: auto/on/off
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 9.0m [T]: 1.5 to 4.5mISO Auto: Approx. 0.25m to 5.6m (0.82 ft. to 18.37 ft.) (W) / Approx. 2.0m to 3.0m (6.56 ft.. to 9.84 ft.) (T)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Multi Interface Hot shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)00
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
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • multi terminal (usb/av/remote)
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.710
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)510
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)680400
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary NP-BX1
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
  • 3.6-volt 1240mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x Alkaline AAs1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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 featuresAvailable in black or red.SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p60 Movies, Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, Multi Interface Hotshoe



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