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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S800c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 ×
Nikon Coolpix S800c ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Nikon Coolpix S800c
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-G3S800c
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20092012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)102111
Width (mm)1927
Height (mm)6260
Weight (g)198183
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.116
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
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)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.68
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file format-MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens (Internal); 12 elements in 10 groupsZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens; 8 elements in 8 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 140.0025.00 - 250.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.005.00 - 45.00
Zoom ratio (x)410
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.290.17 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection, 9-pointsContrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Subject tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOLED
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.53.5
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600820,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, Fixed Range Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600; ISO 3200 available when using Auto exposure mode
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 11/4000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern256-segment matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2X), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesEasy Shooting, High Sensitivity,Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-speed ShutterPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close-Up, Food
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx.0.08-Approx.4.3m (Approx.0.26Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 5.6m (1ft 8in. to 18ft.); [T]: 1.0 to 3.1m (3ft 4in. to 10ft.)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4,0001,700
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps-+
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mutli-use connector
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.871.7
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.68
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.310.19
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.390.15
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.1
Startup time (s)2.62.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.44
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200140
Battery form factorProprietary InfoLITHIUM D type 3.6VProprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary InfoLITHIUM Lithium-ion rechargea1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWi-Fi enabled with world's first built-in web browser, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile ShutterRuns Android 2.3 OS, built-in Wi-Fi, Full HD video, 3.5" OLED touchscreen (with Touch Shutter, Subject Tracking, and Touch AF/AE)



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