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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S7c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix S7c ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S7cSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberS7cDSC-W560
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20062011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10194
Width (mm)2119
Height (mm)6056
Weight (g)140126
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.114.1
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)1.881.43
Aspect ratio4:34:3
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)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 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)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format-
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)0.91.1
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTimeMP4 (MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-Component
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor EDCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 6 elements in 5 groups; 3 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0026.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.18 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)304
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 27
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast DetectContrast Detection: 9-area with face detection; Center-weighted; Spot AF
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--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
Shutter speed range (s)1/500 - 21/1600 - 2
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, MuseumiAuto, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Snow, Beach, Gourmet, Pet, Underwater, Soft Skin
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 1
  • 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
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow synchro
Flash range description1 ft - 24.6ft / 0.3 - 7.5m (W), 1 ft. - 13.1 ft. / 0.3 - 4m (T)ISO Auto: 0.2m - 3.8m (W), 0.6m - 1.9m (T)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)140
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
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
  • multiuse terminal (av(sd/hd component)
  • usb)
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)0.91.1
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)200230
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL8Proprietary NP-BN1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • picture motion browser portable (windows/mac)
  • sony cd-rom (picture motion browser 5.3 (windows)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-26mm eq. Carl Zeiss 4x zoom lens with Optical SteadyShot, 720p movies, iAuto, Sweep Panorama mode. Available in silver, black



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