Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 ×
Nikon Coolpix P310 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7Nikon Coolpix P310
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-TX7P310
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20102012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)98103
Width (mm)1832
Height (mm)6058
Weight (g)147194
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor RBSI
Effective megapixels (MP)10.216.1
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)1.621.34
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)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 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 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)107
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
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 prismZoom-Nikkor VR
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 Detection with Subject Tracking
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 (auto gain from ISO 100 to 1600), Fixed range auto (ISO 100 to 400, 100 to 800), ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • underwater1/2
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 2-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 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, Underwater21 scene modes plus special effects including Soft Focus, Sepia, High Key, Low Key, High Contrast and High ISO Monochrome
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 w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
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)
  • 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)107
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)105
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)230230
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
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresExmor-R CMOS sensor, Optical Image Stabilization, 3.5" Widescreen Touch LCD, HD Movies (AVCHD or MPEG-4)Optical VR Image Stabilization, f/1.8 Maximum Aperture Lens, 1080p Full HD Movies w/ Stereo Sound



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