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

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix S4 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberS4DSC-H3
Camera formatSwivelMid-Sized
Release year (year)20052007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112106
Width (mm)3748
Height (mm)6969
Weight (g)205292
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)68
1↑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)2.051.76
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.42
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTimeMPEG-1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-NikkorCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
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)0.290.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 20
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type-9 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)110,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-5
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50-400Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto white balance
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • pre for custom presetting of white balance
  • speedlight (flash)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 21/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-Segment MatrixMulti 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, MuseumTwilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Shooting
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • forced flash
  • forced flash w/ red-eye reduction
  • no flash
  • slow syncro
  • slow syncro w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range description1 ft. 4 in. – 10 ft./0.4-3.1mWide: 0.2 - 7.0 m; Tele: 0.9 - 5.6 m
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • s
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1331
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
  • multi-connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.411.67
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.42
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)811
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.640.31
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.451.36
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.23
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.47
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.01
Startup time (s)22.3
Play -> record time (s)1.10.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)810
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)290330
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary NP-BG1 InfoLithium
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable1 x proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • picture motion browser vers 2.1 + usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • me
  • vista; mac os 9.1/9.2/os x
  • windows 2000
  • xp



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