- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 8.1 megapixels
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35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
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24.00mm - 1440.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Sony DSC-S780 advantages over Nikon B600
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.76
vs
1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.8
vs
f/3.3
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Thinner
26 mm
vs
99 mm
Thinner
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Lighter weight
128g
vs
500g
Lighter weight
Nikon B600 advantages over Sony DSC-S780
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Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch
vs
1/2.5 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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More telephoto lens reach
1,440 mm
vs
105 mm
Capture objects farther away
-
Newer
5 years
vs
16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More dots on screen
922k
vs
153k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
-
Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
16.1
vs
8.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
-
Wider angle lens
24 mm
vs
35 mm
Capture more of the scene
-
Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
1250 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
-
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
-
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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The Competition
Compared to Samsung S860
Sony
DSC-S780
Samsung
S860
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More dots on screen
-
Longer exposure
-
Bigger pixels
-
Larger lens aperture
Compared to Samsung S760
Sony
DSC-S780
Samsung
S760
-
More dots on screen
-
Longer exposure
-
Bigger pixels
-
Larger lens aperture
Compared to Pentax E50
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Less expensive
-
Longer exposure
-
Bigger pixels
-
Larger lens aperture
Compared to Nikon P610
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Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
-
Tilt-swivel screen
-
Focus peaking
-
Tilt-swivel screen
-
Focus peaking
Compared to Canon SX540 HS
Sony
DSC-S780
Canon
SX540 HS
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Bigger pixels
-
Larger lens aperture
Nikon
B600
Canon
SX540 HS
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In-camera panoramas
-
Tiltable Screen