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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 ×
Nikon Coolpix S4 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H3Nikon Coolpix S4
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-H3S4
Camera formatMid-SizedSwivel
Release year (year)20072005
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106112
Width (mm)4837
Height (mm)6969
Weight (g)292205
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)86
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.762.05
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)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
-
Continuous-mode (fps)21.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-1QuickTime
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-TessarZoom-Nikkor
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 380.0038.00 - 380.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 63.003.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.290.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 20
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9 Area Multi-Point AF, Monitoring AF-
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000110,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)5-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 50-400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto white balance
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • pre for custom presetting of white balance
  • speedlight (flash)
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/1000 - 2
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
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports ShootingPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • forced flash
  • forced flash w/ red-eye reduction
  • no flash
  • slow syncro
  • slow syncro w/ red-eye reduction
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync.
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.2 - 7.0 m; Tele: 0.9 - 5.6 m1 ft. 4 in. – 10 ft./0.4-3.1m
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3113
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 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • multi-connector
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.672.41
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)21.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)118
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.310.64
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.361.45
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.47-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.06
Startup time (s)2.32
Play -> record time (s)0.81.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)108
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330290
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1 InfoLithium2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • picture motion browser vers 2.1 + usb driver
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • me
  • vista; mac os 9.1/9.2/os x
  • windows 2000
  • xp
  • mac os
  • windows



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