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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Black
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Nikon COOLPIX A100 Purple
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| Compact Cameras |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Nikon COOLPIX A100 camera would suit you adequately. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Nikon COOLPIX A100 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The Cyber-shot DSC-W800 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | ||
| Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Cyber-shot DSC-W800 is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the COOLPIX A100 is an easy recommendation for this. | |
| Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the Cyber-shot DSC-W800. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the COOLPIX A100. | |
| Sports Photography |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. | ||
| Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Sony, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Nikon, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
| Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Cyber-shot DSC-W800 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the COOLPIX A100 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
| Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Sony camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Nikon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
| Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Nikon COOLPIX A100 is a great companion to have. | |
| Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. | |
| Wildlife Photography |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. | ||
| Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Sony has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Nikon has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. | |
| Cute & Pretty Looks |
When you want to stand out from the crowd, the COOLPIX A100 uses bright colours and funky designs to turn heads. This is not your average camera. | ||
| Fun & Funky Looks |
It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices. | ||
| Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
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Technical Specifications
| AC Adapter Included | Yes | - | |
| Analog Signal Format System | - | NTSC, PAL | |
| Aperture Priority AE | - | Yes | |
| Aperture Range (F-F) | 3.2-6.4 | 3.7-6.4 | |
| Audio Formats Supported | MP3 | - | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face tracking, Multi Point Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus | Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection | |
| Batteries Included | Yes | - | |
| Battery Charger Included | Yes | - | |
| Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 200 shots | 250 shots | |
| Battery Life (max) | - | 1.06 h | |
| Battery Recharge Time | - | 3 h | |
| Battery Technology | - | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
| Battery Type | NP-BN | EN-EL19 | |
| Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
| Cables Included | USB | - | |
| Camcorder Media Type | Memory Stick™ Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO Duo™(high speed), Memory Stick PRO HG Duo™, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™, Memory Stick Micro, Memory Stick Micro (Mark2), SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, microSD Memory Ca | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Camera File System | - | DCF, Exif 2.3 | |
| Camera Shutter Speed | 2 - 1/1500 s | - | |
| Camera Shutter Type | - | Electronic, Mechanical | |
| Camera Type | Compact | Compact camera | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | - | |
| Depth | 20.8 mm | 19.8 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | 40 x | 4 x | |
| Direct Printing | - | Yes | |
| Display | TFT | TFT | |
| Display Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | - | |
| Display Diagonal | 2.7 " | 2.7 " | |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | 230400 pixels | 230000 pixels | |
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes | |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/1500 s | 1/2000 s | |
| Field Of View | - | 98 % | |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Slow synchronization | Auto | |
| Flash Range (tele) | 0.6 - 1.76 m | 0.8 - 2 m | |
| Flash Range (wide) | 0.4 - 3.5 m | 0.5 - 4 m | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 26 - 130 mm | - | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) (photo Mode) | 26 - 130 mm | - | |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | 4.6 - 23 mm | 4.6 - 23 mm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Auto | Auto | |
| HD Type | - | HD | |
| Headphone Output Type | - | 3.5 | |
| Headphone Outputs | - | 1 | |
| Height | 55.5 mm | 58.6 mm | |
| Image Formats Supported | JPEG | JPEG | |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 | 1/2.3 | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | |
| Internal Memory | 29 | 25 | |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100, 3200 | 80, 1600, Auto | |
| ISO Sensitivity (max) | 3200 | 1600 | |
| ISO Sensitivity (min) | 100 | 80 | |
| Languages Support | - | Multi | |
| Lens Structure (elements/groups) | - | 6/5 | |
| Light Exposure Control | - | Program AE | |
| Light Exposure Correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) | |
| Light Exposure Modes | Auto | Auto | |
| Light Metering | Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot | Centre-weighted, Matrix, Spot | |
| Macro Focusing Range (wide) | - | 0.1 - ∞ m | |
| Maximum Aperture Number | 6.4 | 6.5 | |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 130 mm | 130 mm | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 5152 x 3864 pixels | 5152 x 3864 pixels | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | |
| Megapixel | 20.1 MP | 20.1 MP | |
| Memory Slots | - | 1 | |
| Microphone In | - | Yes | |
| Minimum Aperture Number | 3.2 | 3.2 | |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 26 mm | 26 mm | |
| Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 30 fps | - | |
| Normal Focusing Range | - | 0.5 - ∞ / 0.8 - ∞ m | |
| Normal Focusing Range (tele) | - | 0.8 - ∞ m | |
| Normal Focusing Range (wide) | - | 0.5 - ∞ m | |
| Number Of Batteries Supported | - | 1 | |
| Operating Temperature (T-T) | - | 0 - 40 °F | |
| Optical Zoom | 5 x | 5 x | |
| Panorama Mode | Yes | - | |
| Photo Effects | 1 | - | |
| PictBridge | - | Yes | |
| Power Source Type | Battery | Battery | |
| Product Colour | Black, Silver | Purple | |
| Scene Modes | High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Portrait, Beach, Snow, Gourmet, Pet Mode | - | |
| Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
| Self-timer | - | Yes | |
| Self-timer Delay | 2, 10 s | 2, 10 s | |
| Sensor Format | - | Cropped | |
| Sensor Type | - | CCD | |
| Shooting Modes | Intelligent Auto, Panorama, Program Auto, Easy Shooting, Picture Effect, Scene Selection, Steady Shot, Party | - | |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 2 s | 4 s | |
| Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
| SteadyShot | 1 | - | |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 5152 x 3864, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 5152 x 2896, 1920 x 1080 | 5152 x 3864, 5152 x 3864, 3648 x 2736, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 5120 x 2880, 3864 x 3864 | |
| Supported Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | 1:1, 16:9 | |
| Total Megapixels | - | 20.48 MP | |
| Tracking Focus | 1 | - | |
| Tripod Mounting Supported | - | Yes | |
| USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 | - | |
| USB Port | - | Yes | |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
| Video Formats Supported | AVI | AVI, MJPEG | |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Resolutions | 320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | |
| Weight | 109 g | 119 g | |
| Weight (including Battery) | 125 g | 119 g | |
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluor.: White Balance 1 / 2 / 3, Incandescent, Flash | - | |
| Width | 96.8 mm | 94.5 mm | |
| Wrist Strap Included | Yes | - |
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