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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
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Nikon Coolpix S50
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General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Nikon Coolpix S50
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-S950S50
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9393
Width (mm)2421
Height (mm)5659
Weight (g)135125
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony SuperHAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.17.2
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
1Approximate pixel pitch (micron)-1.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
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)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)11.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMotionJPEG AVIQuickTime
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensSony lens; 7 elements in 6 groupsZoom-Nikkor (12 elements in 9 groups)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)33.00 - 132.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.400.24 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-30
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 22
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detection, 9-areaContrast Detect; 5-area auto, center, manual focus area
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 11/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern224-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom)
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesSix scene modesPortrait, 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 syncro
  • and slow sync
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
Flash range descriptionSO Auto: Approx.0.5 - Approx.3.5m(W) / Approx.0.5 - Approx.1.5 m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.7.0 m(W) / Approx.3.0 m(T)Auto ISO: 0.3 to 6m (W), 0.3 to 4.0m (T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Included memory (MB)-13
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-3.18
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.78
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.99
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.25
Startup time (s)-3.7
Play -> record time (s)-2.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-130
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BK1Proprietary EN-EL8
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x NP-BK1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • windows: picture motion browser vers 4.0 (mac not supported)
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Special Features: Optical Lens shift VR, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-priority AF, D-Lighting, Pictmotion.



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