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Comparison of Nikon J2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 [S]ave

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Nikon J2 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 ×
General
ModelNikon J2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberJ2TX20
Camera formatCompact System CameraUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10696
Width (mm)3018
Height (mm)6156
Weight (g)395133
Waterproof-+
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerAptinaSony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)10.116.2
Sensor format1 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.1628.07
Sensor width (mm)13.26.17
Sensor height (mm)8.84.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.411.34
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.7-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score54-
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.3-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.8-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)363-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 3200(3.3 mp other)
  • 1024 x 6400(6.6 mp other)
  • 1280 x 720(0.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1936 x 1296(2.5 mp other)
  • 2896 x 1944(5.6 mp other)
  • 3200 x 560(1.8 mp other)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 6400 x 560(3.6 mp other)
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 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)
  • 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)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
  • jpeg
  • mpf
Continuous-mode (fps)6010
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x120
  • 640x240
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC soundAVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon 1-
Lens1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VRCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12 elements in 10 groups (including 6 aspheric elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 81.0025.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)10.00 - 30.004.00 - 17.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.21 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)208
Filter thread (mm)40-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
  • 4
  • 57
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas, center 73 support phase-detect)Contrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot, Flexible Spot; Tracking, Face Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000921,600
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)100125
Iso settingsAuto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 301/1600 - 4
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesNew Creative Mode includes Easy Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait.Background Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • fill flash
  • rear curtain with slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)5-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent.ISO Auto: Approx. 0.08 - 3.7m (W) / Approx. 0.5 - 2.7m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/60-
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
-
Included memory (MB)019
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+-
Remote control type
  • optional ml-l3
-
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi out (type c
  • mini)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multitype3b (av/usb/dc in)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.99
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6010
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1210
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.29
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.3
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-1.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-250
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL20Proprietary NP-BN/NP-BN1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • viewnx 2 / short movie creator cd-rom
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresHigh resolution 921K-dot LCD, metallic body, new Creative Mode includes Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, SoftWater-proof (up to 5m or 16 feet), Dust-proof, Shock-proof (up to 1.5m or 5ft) and Freeze-proof (down to 14F)



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