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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P3 and General Electric A830 [S]ave

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General Electric A830 ×
Nikon Coolpix P3 ×
General
ModelGeneral Electric A830Nikon Coolpix P3
BrandGeneral-electricNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.general-imaging.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberA830P3
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)9492
1↑Width (mm)2931
Height (mm)6161
Weight (g)120170
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)88.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7138.2
Sensor width (mm)5.767.18
Sensor height (mm)4.295.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.762.2
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 3:2
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1836(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 736(0.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
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Continuous-mode (fps)-1.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG4QuickTime
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
Lens7 elements in 6 groupsZoom-Nikkor
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 108.0036.00 - 126.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.5
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.19 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.1
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL 9-Point Contrast Detect Focusing AF, Face-Tracking11 wide-area contrast detect AF, includes Face Priority AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)153,600150,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)810
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, Auto High ISO, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • preset
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash.
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset (custom)
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesArtificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)256-segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, AF Spot
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesSport, Kids & Pets, Party/Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Anti-HandshakePortrait [Face AF], Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Night landscape, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks show, Close up
Self timer (s)-
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • no flash
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow synchro
  • slow synchro
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3m-4.6m / Tele: 0.3m-2.7m (ISO 400)Wide: 1ft 4in - 13ft / 0.4 - 4.0m; Tele: 1ft 4in - 6ft 7in / 0.4 - 2.0m
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2623
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 1.1
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • a/v out
  • dc in)
  • integrated proprietary connector (usb 2.0
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-3.08
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-1.18
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-1.25
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.15
Startup time (s)-2.6
Play -> record time (s)-1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-8.4
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400200
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • cd-rom
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresISO 3,200 available at reduced resolution (2MP). Panoramics stitched in-camera.-



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