Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelCoolpix P7000Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix P7100
      MSRP$349
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm6.16 x 4.62 mm
      Total Pixels10 Megapixel18.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.1 Megapixel18.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      ProcessorExpeed C2
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27364896 x 3672
      Other Resolutions640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 200 mm26 - 130 mm
      Optical Zoom7.1x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.6f/3.5 - 4.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustmentOLED monitor
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.30"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)
      Viewfinder Coverage80%
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting0.7 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill flash
      Manual
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain flash
      Auto
      Flash On
      Off
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range6.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±4 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      DxO Low Light ISO147
      DxO Color Depth19.1
      DxO Dynamic Range10.8
      DxO Overall Score39
      Video Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      Dimensions114 x 77 x 45 mm (4.49 x 3.03 x 1.77")96 x 59 x 15 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 0.59")
      Weight (inc. batteries)310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.4 x 6.5 x 4.5"6.1 x 5 x 2"
      Package Weight2.8 lb0.75 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      Battery Life350 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      Self TimerYes (10 or 2 second delay)
      Orientation Sensor


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