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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 ×
Nikon Coolpix S10 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Nikon Coolpix S10
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-H20S10
Camera formatMid-SizedSwivel
Release year (year)20092006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)107113
Width (mm)4741
Height (mm)6975
Weight (g)285220
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.16
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)1.582.05
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)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 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)1.81.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG4QuickTime
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
1↑LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 10 elements in 9 groupsNikkor
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 - 0.290.07 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 57
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast DetectionContrast Detect
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)510
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
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, Center-Weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesEasy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, SoftSnap, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, ASportsPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.2m - 7.0m(W), 0.9m - 5.5m(T)[W]0.3-5.4m/ 11.8 in - 17.7 ft, [T] 1.0-5.4m/3.3 ft - 17.7 ft.
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1116
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
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)23.12
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.81.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.320.74
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.320.76
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.07
Startup time (s)2.11.9
Play -> record time (s)-0.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)113.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)290300
Battery form factorProprietary Info LITHIUMProprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Smile Shutter BottonNikon Vibration Reduction technology.



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