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Nikon Coolpix P100 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100

4.5 in
3.26 in
Nikon Coolpix P100 Digital Camera
Nikon Coolpix P100
4.25 in
2.03 in
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100 Digital Camera
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
20
3.9 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
9 %
2 stars
9 %
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10
3.7 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
33 %
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0 %
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User rating
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
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23
4.5 out of 5
23 user ratings
5 stars
52 %
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Full Comparison

Sensor

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor size0.24 in0.28 in
Sensor photo detectors11.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution3648 x 2736 px2592 x 1944 px
Other resolutions
  • 3584x2016
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1920x1080
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
  • 2048x1536
  • 1280x960
  • 640x480

Image

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100
ISO
  • 160
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • Auto
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px2592 x 1944 px
White balance presets55
Custom white balanceyesno
Supported image file formatsJPEGJPG
Image stabilizeryesno
Image stabilization typeSensor-shiftNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
3:2
Uncompressed formatNoNo

Optics and focus

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100
Optical zoom26.0 x3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x6.0 x
Minimum aperture2.82.8
Maximum aperture2.85.2
Focal length equiv26 - 67838 - 114
Focus adjustmentAutoAuto
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Monitoring Auto Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Manual focusyesyes
Normal focus range23.62 in19.69 in
Macro focus range0.39 in3.94 in

Screen and viewfinder

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100
Screen size3.0 in1.8 in
Screen technologyLCDLCD
Screen dots460000134000
Touch screennono
Live viewyesno
ViewfinderElectronicOptical

Photography features

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter priorityyesno
Aperture priorityyesno
Exposure compensation plus22
Exposure compensation minus-2-2
Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashnono
Continuous drive10.0 fps1.7 fps
Scene modes
  • Night
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Fireworks
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Twilight
  • Landscape
Self-timeryesyes
Self-timer optionscustom10

Videography features

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px640 x 480 px
Video recordingyesyes
Supported video file formatsH.264MPEG-1
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps30.0 fps

Audio features

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100
Built-in microphoneyesno

Design

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100
Body typeBridgeCompact
Colour of productBlack
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100
Weight16.97 oz6.46 oz
Width4.5 in4.25 in
Height3.26 in2.03 in
Depth3.88 in1.05 in

Storage

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100
Internal storage43.0 mB32.0 mB
Compatible memory cardsSD
  • Memory Stick
  • MS Pro
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
Memory Stick Pro

Power

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
Battery
Battery life (CIPA)250360
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium
AC adapter includedyesyes

Connectivity

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100
USB version2.02.0

Other features

Nikon Coolpix P100Nikon Coolpix P100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P100
Orientation sensoryesno

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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