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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S7c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix S7c ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S7cSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberS7cDSC-W230
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20062009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10195
Width (mm)2122
Height (mm)6057
Weight (g)140127
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.112.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.881.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 3:2
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)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 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 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)0.91.7
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTimeMPEG1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-Component
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor EDCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, : 6 elements in 5 groups (including 3 asph,)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0030.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.17 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)304
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 22
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast DetectContrast Detection; 9-area
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)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-8
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/500 - 21/1600 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes-Multi-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, MuseumEasy, Smile, Softsnap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Fire works, Sports, Underwater
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 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)
  • off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range description1 ft - 24.6ft / 0.3 - 7.5m (W), 1 ft. - 13.1 ft. / 0.3 - 4m (T)ISO Auto: 0.2m - 3.9m(W), 0.5m - 1.9m(T)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1415
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • camera cradle
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.36-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.91.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.37-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.49-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.59-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.1-
Play -> record time (s)1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200350
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL8Proprietary Info LITHIUM
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Dynamic Range Optimizer



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