Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S630 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S630 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 ×
Nikon Coolpix S630 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Nikon Coolpix S630
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-H55S630
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20102009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10397
Width (mm)2926
Height (mm)5858
Weight (g)198162
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)14.112
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.431.53
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 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)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4AVI
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensSony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, including 4 asphericNikkor lens; 9 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 250.0037.00 - 260.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)107.02
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)560
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 67
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: 9-point / center / spotContrast 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)230,400230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (3 mpix or below)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 301/4000 - 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 modesHigh Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports, Gourmet, PetPortrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks, Show, Close Up
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.25 - 4.1m / 0.82 - 13.5 ft (W), 1.0 - 2.6m / 3.28 - 8.53 ft (T)ISO Auto: Wide: 0.6 to 5.5m, Tele: 0.6 to 3.5m
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Uncompressed format-
  • jpeg
Included memory (MB)4544
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
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++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multi-terminal (av(sd/hd component)/usb/dcin)
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.082.16
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.2
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.360.42
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.360.62
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.01
Startup time (s)2.22.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)75
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310220
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cdrom (picture motion browser (pc)
  • nikon software suite cd
Os compatibility
  • mac osx v 10.4+
  • windows xp/vista/7
  • mac os x
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Movies, Sweep Panorama, HDR, HD Component Video Output. Available in black and silver.4 Way VR Image Stabilization (CCD-shift, motion detection, high-ISO, Best Shot Selector)



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