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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 ×
Nikon Coolpix S6300 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370Nikon Coolpix S6300
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-W370S6300
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10094
Width (mm)2626
Height (mm)5758
Weight (g)177160
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HADBSI
Effective megapixels (MP)14.116
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)1.431.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
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)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2342(10.1 mp other)
  • 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)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 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)1.37
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSony lens; 9 elements in 6 groups (including 4 asph,)Zoom-Nikkor ED VR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)34.00 - 238.0025.00 - 250.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 42.005.00 - 45.00
Zoom ratio (x)710
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.280.17 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 47
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; 9-area, center, spotContrast Detection with Subject Tracking
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)8-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80-1600), Program Auto (80-1600), 80, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200Auto (auto gain from ISO 125 to 1600), Fixed range auto (ISO 125 to 400, 125 to 800), ISO 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 2-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps-
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot-
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesEasy, Smile, Soft Snap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet20 scene modes plus special effects including Soft Focus, Sepia, High Key, Low Key, High Contrast Monochrome and Selective Color
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.2m - 5.0m(W), 0.5m - 3.2m(T)-
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1925
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)
  • mini hdmi
  • multiuse terminal (av(sd)/usb)
  • hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.5-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.37
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.74-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.86-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.2-
Startup time (s)2.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230230
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BK1Proprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BK1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer (pc/mac))
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cd-rom (picture motion browser (pc only)
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.3+
  • windows xp/vista/7
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Sweep Panorama, DRO Plus, iSCN, 720p HD movies, HDMI output. Available in Silver, Red, and Green.Optical VR Image Stabilization, 1080p Full HD Movies, 20 Scene modes, Easy Panorama, Subject Tracking AF, Smart Portrait System



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