• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 7.2 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-S750 advantages over Nikon S520

  • Less expensive
    $150 vs $230 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 280 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Nikon S520 advantages over Sony DSC-S750

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Higher extended ISO
    2000 vs 1250 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung S760

Sony DSC-S750
Samsung S760
  • $98
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $169
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure
Nikon S520
Samsung S760
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $169
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compared to Samsung NV30

Sony DSC-S750
Samsung NV30
  • $98
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner
Nikon S520
Samsung NV30
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Higher extended ISO

Compared to Sony DSC-S780

Sony DSC-S750
Sony DSC-S780
  • $98
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
Nikon S520
Sony DSC-S780
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS3

Sony DSC-S750
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $98
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More dots on screen
Nikon S520
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Canon SD1200 IS

Sony DSC-S750
Canon SD1200 IS
  • $98
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Nikon S520
Canon SD1200 IS
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
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