Nikon Coolpix B500 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelCoolpix B500Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      MSRP$299
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels17 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:34:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, White Set
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Focal Length4 - 160 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range23 - 900 mm30 - 120 mm
      Optical Zoom40x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 6.5f/2.8 - 5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm4 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Min Shutter Speed1 sec1 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.4 fps1.8 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7.4 fps at 16 MP for up to 7 Frames
      Flash Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesTTL AutoAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range6.90 m at Auto ISO3.90 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4/MPEG-4
      1920 x 1080p at 15/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      640 x 480 at 25/29.97/100 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/ONo
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Dimensions114 x 78 x 95 mm (4.49 x 3.07 x 3.74")95 x 57 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz)156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Battery Pack4 x AA
      Battery Life600 shots
      Internal Storage20 MB15 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
      Other Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Self TimerYes (2, 5, 10 secs)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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