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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 ×
Nikon Coolpix S30 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-N2Nikon Coolpix S30
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-N2S30
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20062012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)97102
Width (mm)2339
Height (mm)6165
Weight (g)185214
Waterproof-+
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)1010.1
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3217.28
Sensor width (mm)7.64.8
Sensor height (mm)5.73.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.081.32
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1632 x 1224(2.0 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)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)0.91.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x112
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG VX-
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-TessarNIKKOR, 6 elements in 5 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0029.00 - 87.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.17 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 17
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5-area Contrast DetectionContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)5-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (80 to 1600)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/1000 - 4
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
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesBeach, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight PortraitScene modes include Underwater, Interval Shooting, Highlight Color, Diorama (miniature) Effect, Closeups, Continuous, Food Mode
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction off
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.6 - 15.7 ft (0.2 - 4.8 m)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.3 to 3.5m (1ft. to 11ft.) [T]: 0.5 to 2.0m (1ft 8 in. to 6 ft 7 in.)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2547
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 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.67-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.91.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)34
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.29-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.69-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.21-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.8-
Play -> record time (s)0.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300410
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG12 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • gps image tracker
  • image station xpress
  • music transfer; mac: music transfer
  • windows: picture motion browser v1.1
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • v10.x)
  • windows 2000/me/xp; macintosh os x (v9.x
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSony Clear Photo LCD Plus Touch ScreenWaterproof to 9.8 feet (3m), Shockproof to 2.6 feet (80cm), Dustproof, 720p HD Movies, Smart Portrait System



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