Resolution Chart Comparison
Comparison cameras:
- Sony DSC-P200 (7 MP, 3x zoom)
- Canon PowerShot SD500 (7 MP, 3x zoom)
- Nikon Coolpix 7900 (7 MP, 3x zoom)
- Casio EX-Z750 (7 MP, 3x zoom)
Shots here are of the PIMA/ISO 12233 standard resolution test chart (more of which are available in our comparison database). This resolution chart allows us to measure the actual performance of the lens and sensor system. It measures the ability of the camera to resolve lines at gradually higher resolutions and enables us to provide a definitive value for comparison purposes. Values on the chart are 1/100th lines per picture height. Thus a value of 15 equates to 1500 lines per picture height.
Studio light, cameras set to auto, settings all factory default. If possible aperture was selected for optimum sharpness. Exposure compensation +0.7 EV to +1.3 EV.
Resolution Chart crops
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| Sony DSC-P200 |
Nikon Coolpix 7900 |
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| Canon PowerShot SD500 |
Casio EX-Z750 |
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| Sony DSC-P200 |
Nikon Coolpix 7900 |
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| Canon PowerShot SD500 |
Casio EX-Z750 |
Measurable findings
| Camera |
Measurement |
Absolute
resolution |
Extinction
resolution |
| Sony DSC-P200 |
Horizontal LPH |
1500 |
1700 |
| Vertical LPH |
1500 |
1750 |
| 5° Diagonal LPH |
+ 1000 |
n/a |
| Canon PowerShot SD500 |
Horiz LPH |
1550 |
1850 |
| Vert LPH |
* 1700 |
+* 2000 |
| 5° Diagonal LPH |
+ 1000 |
n/a |
| Nikon Coolpix 7900 |
Horizontal LPH |
1500 |
1750 |
| Vertical LPH |
1500 |
1750 |
| 5° Diagonal LPH |
+ 1000 |
n/a |
| Casio EX-Z750 |
Horizontal LPH |
1650 |
+* 2000 |
| Vertical LPH |
1600 |
*1900 |
| 5° Diagonal LPH |
+ 1000 |
n/a |
| * |
Moiré is visible |
| + |
Chart maximum |
| LPH |
Lines per Picture Height (to allow for different aspect ratios the measurement is the same for horizontal and vertical) |
| 5° Diagonal |
Lines set at 5° diagonal |
| Absolute res. |
Point at which all lines of a resolution bar are still visible and defined, beyond this resolution loss of detail occurs (below Nyquist frequency). |
| Extinction res. |
Detail beyond camera's definition (becomes aliased) |
| n/a |
Not Available (above the capability of the test chart) |
| n/v |
Not Visible (not visible on test results) |
The P200's results are - unsurprisingly - almost identical to the P150 before it, and though there cameras offering higher resolution, the P200's are amongst the cleanest, and for a 'point and shoot' ultra-compact there's little to complain about.
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