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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 ×
Nikon Coolpix P80 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Nikon Coolpix P80
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-H50P80
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20082008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)116110
Width (mm)8678
Height (mm)8179
Weight (g)442395
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)9.110.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.791.68
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.61.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1AVI
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (13 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical, 1ED)Zoom-Nikkor lens, 14 elements in 5 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)31.00 - 465.0027.00 - 486.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 78.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)1518
Aperture range (f)0.22 - 0.370.22 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)140
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 81
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection; center-weighted AF, flexible spot AF9-area Contrast Detect with Face-Priority AF (up to 12 faces in one frame); Multi/Single-area AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.2" color LCD, 201K pixelsEVF type; 0.24", 230K pixel color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; * available at 3MP or smaller; High-Sensitivity mode (64 - 1600)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
  • one push (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • white balance preset
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot256- segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area (99 areas)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Portait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Shooting, Smile ShutterPortrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel/ flash off
  • red-eye reduction
  • redeye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: W: 0.2 - 9.1m / T: 1.2 - 5.5m; ISO 3200: up to 18m (W), 11m (T)28 ft (8.8m)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Included memory (MB)1550
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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)
  • dc input
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.632.64
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.61.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-5
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.520.55
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.880.65
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.380.35
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.640.79
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.01
Startup time (s)33.6
Play -> record time (s)1.40.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)10.35.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300250
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer*
  • picture motion browser v3.0
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.3+ *
  • windows 2000/xp/vista
  • windows vista (32bit)
  • xp he/pro; mac os x 10.3.9+
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper Steady-Shot Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Advanced Sports Shooting, Smile Shutter, Night Shot, DRO, Tilt LCDSensor-shift Vibration Reduction (VR), In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting, Distortion Correction, and Face Priority AF



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