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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 ×
Nikon Coolpix S5100 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620Nikon Coolpix S5100
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberW620S5100
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9897
Width (mm)2022
Height (mm)5657
Weight (g)116115
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)14.112.2
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)1.431.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG).AVI (H.264)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensSony lens, 6 elements in 5 groupsZoom-NIKKOR lens; 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.310.15 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1045
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 33
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Tracking AFContrast Detection with Face-Priority AF, Auto (9-area), Center or Manual selection (99 focus areas)
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto,100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200Auto (100 - 1600), Fixed Range Auto (100-400, 100-800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 21/1500 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot224-segment maxtrix, center-weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPanorama, Picture Effect, High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Beach, Snow, Pet Mode18 Scene Modes
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto / flash on / slow synchro / flash off
-
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx.0.5m - 3.0m(Approx. 1feet 7 3/4 inches to 9feet 10 1/8 inches)(W) / Approx.0.5m - 1Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1ft. 8in. to 19ft.) [T]: 0.7 to 2.5m (2ft. 4in. to 8ft.)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2832
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 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multi (av/usb)
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.1-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220200
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BNProprietary EN-EL10
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL10 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew 360 degree Sweep Panorama mode, 720p Movies, 4 "Picture Effects" (Toy Camera, Partial Color, Pop Color and Soft High-key)4-way VR Image Stabilization System with new tripod detection function found on premium NIKKOR lenses, Scene Auto Selector



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