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

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix S520 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S520Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberS520DSC-S780
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9491
Width (mm)2327
Height (mm)5356
Weight (g)115128
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony 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)1.771.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
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)
  • 3200 x 1800(5.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3246 x 2448(7.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 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 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 380(0.2 mp other)
Image file format-
  • jpeg
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor lens, 5 elements in 5 groupsSony lens, 6 elements in 6 groups including 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.10 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 15
Auto Focus
Auto focus-+
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with Face Priority AF5-point Contrast Detection
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)154,000153,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-5
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 1600), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250
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 modes-Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modes-Twilight, 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 description-Auto ISO: Wide: 0.5 - 3.5m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.0m
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2322
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
1↑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
  • multi-jack
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)180270
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL10Proprietary NP-BK1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL10 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BK1 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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