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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 ×
Nikon Coolpix S6 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330Nikon Coolpix S6
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-W330S6
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20102006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)96101
Width (mm)1721
Height (mm)5760
Weight (g)128140
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)14.16
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.432.05
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:9-
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)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2342(10.1 mp other)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 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
-
Continuous-mode (fps)11.2
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)QuickTime
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; 6 elements in 5 groups (including 3 asph,)Zoom Nikkor ED
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 105.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.370.19 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)430
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 27
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; 9-area, center, spotContrast Detect
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)8-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80-3200), Program Auto (80-800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • underwater1/2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 11/500 - 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 modesEasy, Smile, Soft Snap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Underwater, Gourmet, PetPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • anytime flash and slow sync
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.3m - 3.5m(W), 0.6m - 1.8m(T)Wide: 1 ft.–8 ft. 6 in./ 0.3-2.6m; Tele: 1 ft.–4 ft. 7 in./0.3-1.4m
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2823
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
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multiuse terminal (av/usb)
  • imagelink camera dock
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.682.04
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100999
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.590.48
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.60.65
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.09
Startup time (s)1.62.4
Play -> record time (s)-1.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)64
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230200
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BN1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac))
  • sony cd-rom (picture motion browser (pc only)
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.3+
  • windows xp/vista/7
  • macos
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in Silver, Black, Red and Blue.Vibration reduction available in movie mode only. Autofocus includes Face Priority AF. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting.



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