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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P4 and General Electric A830 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix P4 ×
General Electric A830 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P4General Electric A830
BrandNikonGeneral-electric
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.general-imaging.com
Model numberP4A830
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062007
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)9294
Width (mm)3129
Height (mm)6161
Weight (g)170120
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)8.18
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.224.71
Sensor width (mm)7.185.76
Sensor height (mm)5.324.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.21.76
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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTimeMPEG4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 126.0036.00 - 108.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.53
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.370.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3060
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5.1
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect, 11 wide-area AF, includes Face Priority AFTTL 9-Point Contrast Detect Focusing AF, Face-Tracking
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)150,000153,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)108
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto,50,100,200,400Auto, Auto High ISO, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset (custom)
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • preset
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot, Spot AF areaArtificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait [Face AF], Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Night landscape, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks show, Close upSport, Kids & Pets, Party/Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Anti-Handshake
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
-
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • no flash
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow synchro
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionWide: 1ft4in - 13ft/0.4 - 4.0m; Tele: 1ft4in - 6ft7in/0.4 - 2.0mWide: 0.3m-4.6m / Tele: 0.3m-2.7m (ISO 400)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2326
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • a/v out
  • dc in)
  • integrated proprietary connector (usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.8-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200400
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL52 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNikon Vibration Reduction technology.ISO 3,200 available at reduced resolution (2MP). Panoramics stitched in-camera.



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