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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P330 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 ×
Nikon Coolpix P330 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha NEX-C3Nikon Coolpix P330
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberNEX-C3P330
Camera formatCompact System CameraMid-Sized
Release year (year)20112013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110103
Width (mm)3332
Height (mm)6058
Weight (g)497200
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.212.2
Sensor formatAPS-C1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)365.0443.32
Sensor width (mm)23.47.6
Sensor height (mm)15.65.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.761.9
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.5-
Aspect ratio3:2, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7354
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.721
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.211.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,083213
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 1376(3.4 mp 16:9)
  • 2448 x 1624(4.0 mp other)
  • 3568 x 2000(7.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3568 x 2368(8.4 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 2760(13.6 mp 16:9)
  • 4912 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3000 x 3000(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.nrw)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)5.510
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony E-
LensSony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSSZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)35
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)2530
Filter thread (mm)49-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot (11x17 areas); with Face DetectionContrast Detect: Face priority, auto (9-area automatic selection), center (wide, normal), manual with 99 focus areas
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Viewfinder type(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV)-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)11-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800.Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; and Hi-1=6400, Hi-2=12800 (available when using P, S, A or M mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500 – 9900k with 19-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes49-zone Multi-segment, Center-weighted, SpotMatrix, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Macro,Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering)Beach, Backlighting, Black and White copy, Candlelight, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks show, Food, Landscape, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • ttl auto flash with monitor preflashes
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)7-
Flash range descriptionBundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100[W]: 1 ft 8 in. - 21 ft (0.5 - 6.5 m ) [T]: 1 ft 8 in. - 8 ft 2 in. (0.5 - 2.5 m)
Max flash sync (s)1/160-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionSmart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable)-
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.nrw)
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)-0
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)
  • mic via smart accessory terminal
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • built-in gps
  • hdmi
  • micro (type d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.97-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.94-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.510
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1010
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.43-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.42-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.71-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.11-
Shutter lag (notes)Multi-area full AF lag: 0.456s-
Startup time (s)1.2-
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400200
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FW50Proprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • image data converter sr
  • image data lightbox sr)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x (v.10.3 +)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features720p HD Video, Picture Effects, Photo Creativity, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Auto HDR, D-Range OptimizerOptical image stabilization (VR), Full HD 1080p video, RAW mode, built-in GPS. Available in Black or White.



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