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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S520 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780 ×
Nikon Coolpix S520 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-S780Nikon Coolpix S520
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-S780S520
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9194
Width (mm)2723
Height (mm)5653
Weight (g)128115
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)8.18.1
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)1.761.77
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
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)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 380(0.2 mp other)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 1800(5.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3246 x 2448(7.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
-
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensSony lens, 6 elements in 6 groups including 3 aspherical elementsNikkor lens, 5 elements in 5 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.001.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.360.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 15
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus+-
Auto focus type5-point Contrast DetectionContrast Detect with Face Priority AF
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)153,000154,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)5-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250Auto (64 - 1600), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 1-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps-
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot-
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, High Sensitivity-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
-
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: Wide: 0.5 - 3.5m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.0m-
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2223
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 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc-input
  • multi-jack
-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)270180
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BK1Proprietary EN-EL10
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BK1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL10 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-



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