Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 ×
Nikon Coolpix P300 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7Nikon Coolpix P300
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-TX7P300
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20102011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)98103
Width (mm)1832
Height (mm)6058
Weight (g)147189
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.212.2
Sensor format1/2.4 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.0528.07
Sensor width (mm)5.926.17
Sensor height (mm)4.574.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.621.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
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)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 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)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD/MPEG-4-
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prismNikkor Wide Optical Zoom VR lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 100.0024.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)44.2
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.290.20 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)830
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 22
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AFContrast Detect with Face Priority AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.53
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (160 to 1600), Fixed Range Auto (160 to 400, 160 to 800), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • underwater1/2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 2-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot-
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesEasy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-Speed Shutter, Underwater~20 Scene including Advanced Night Landscape and Night Portrait modes; Easy Panorama Scene mode; Filter effects like Painting
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.08 - 3.8m (W), 0.5 - 3.1m (T)-
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Included memory (MB)4590
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)
  • multi-connector (av[sd/hd component)/hdmi/usb/dcin)
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.77-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.33-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.36-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.71-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230240
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BN1Proprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer (pc/mac))
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cdrom (picture motion browser (pc)
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac osx v 10.3+
  • windows xp/vista/7
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresExmor-R CMOS sensor, Optical Image Stabilization, 3.5" Widescreen Touch LCD, HD Movies (AVCHD or MPEG-4)Fastest lens (f/1.8) of any Coolpix, 4-way VR Image Stabilization, EXPEED C2 processor, full PASM, filter effects



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