Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P7700 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P7700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberP7700TX20
Camera formatMid-SizedUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11996
Width (mm)5018
Height (mm)7356
Weight (g)397133
Waterproof-+
PredecessorNikon P7100-
SuccessorNikon P7800-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)12.216.2
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.66.17
Sensor height (mm)5.74.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.91.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score53-
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.1-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.7-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)191-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 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 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 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)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.nrw)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • mpf
Continuous-mode (fps)8.910
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 13 elements in 10 groups, inc. 2 ED elementsCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12 elements in 10 groups (including 6 aspheric elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 200.0025.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.004.00 - 17.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.14
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.500.21 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)508
Filter thread (mm)40-
Thread typeOn lens-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • 57
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject trackingContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot, Flexible Spot; Tracking, Face Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)80125
Iso settingsAuto, Auto (80-200), Auto (80-400), Auto (80-800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; 3200 and Hi 1=6400 (available when using P, SAuto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto 1 (normal)
  • auto 2 (warm)
  • cloudy
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fine tune by kelvin color temperature setting
  • flash
  • fluorescent (1/2/3)
  • incandescent
  • manual (3 presets)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/1600 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes224-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot; metering can be focus-coupledMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Night landscape, Close-up, FoodBackground Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • commander
  • fill flash
  • manual (1/64 - full power)
  • rear curtain sync
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 10m (1ft. 8 in. to 32 ft.); [T]: 0.5 to 5.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 18ft.)ISO Auto: Approx. 0.08 - 3.7m (W) / Approx. 0.5 - 2.7m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/4000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe (iTTL)-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.nrw)
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)8619
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+-
Remote control type
  • optional ir or wired remote
-
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
  • accessory port
  • mini hdmi
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multitype3b (av/usb/dc in)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.511.99
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)3.25-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.56-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)8.910
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)610
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.8-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)6-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.9-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)6-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.420.29
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.530.3
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.34-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.49-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.140.01
Startup time (s)1.81.2
Play -> record time (s)2.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.46.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330250
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL14Proprietary NP-BN/NP-BN1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFast f/2-4 lens, Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD movies using Auto, Manual, Aperture-priority or Custom movie modeWater-proof (up to 5m or 16 feet), Dust-proof, Shock-proof (up to 1.5m or 5ft) and Freeze-proof (down to 14F)



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