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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V ×
Nikon Coolpix S8000 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VNikon Coolpix S8000
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-HX7VS8000
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20112010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)102103
Width (mm)2927
Height (mm)5857
Weight (g)206182
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.214.2
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)1.341.43
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
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)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 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)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD/MPEG-4.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspheric elementsZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens; 10 elements in 8 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 250.0030.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.004.00 - 54.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.14 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)550
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 72
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 9-area with face detection / center / spotContrast Detection with Face-Priority AF, Auto (9-area, center, 99-area manual selection)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 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
  • one push
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 301/2000 - 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 matrix, center-weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesiAuto, Superior Auto, High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Landscape, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, PetPortrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close-up, Food, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.05 - 4.8m (W) / Approx. 1.0 - 3.1m (T)Auto ISO: 0.5 to 5.5m (W), 0.0 to 3.7m (T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)032
Included memory type-Internal
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)
  • hdmi (type c)
  • multi-connector
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.191.84
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.280.33
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.320.4
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.13
Startup time (s)2.21.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.56.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300210
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 Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • pmp portable
  • windows picture motion browser ver 5.3
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFull HD [email protected] with Dual Rec of stills and movies; Sony G lens with 10x optical zoom in a compact camera bodyOptical Image Stabilization, Advanced Flash Control, Sport Continuous Mode (3fps @ 3MP), Subject Tracking AF. Available in black



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