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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S520 and General Electric A830 [S]ave

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General Electric A830 ×
Nikon Coolpix S520 ×
General
ModelGeneral Electric A830Nikon Coolpix S520
BrandGeneral-electricNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.general-imaging.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberA830S520
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)9494
Width (mm)2923
Height (mm)6153
Weight (g)120115
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)88.1
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
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1836(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 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)
  • 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 (exif 2.2)
-
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG4-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
Lens7 elements in 6 groupsNikkor lens, 5 elements in 5 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 108.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.001.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.1
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus+-
Auto focus typeTTL 9-Point Contrast Detect Focusing AF, Face-TrackingContrast 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)153,600154,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)8-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, Auto High ISO, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (64 - 1600), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • preset
  • tungsten
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 30-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps-
Explosure metering modesArtificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)-
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesSport, Kids & Pets, Party/Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Anti-Handshake-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • no flash
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow synchro
  • slow synchro
-
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3m-4.6m / Tele: 0.3m-2.7m (ISO 400)-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2623
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • a/v out
  • dc in)
  • integrated proprietary connector (usb 2.0
-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400180
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary EN-EL10
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary EN-EL10 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • cd-rom
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresISO 3,200 available at reduced resolution (2MP). Panoramics stitched in-camera.-



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