Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P610 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P610 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000 ×
Nikon Coolpix P610 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A3000Nikon Coolpix P610
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberA3000P610
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-3000
  • ilce-3500
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Camera formatCompact System CameraEVF
Release year (year)20132015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)128125
Width (mm)85107
Height (mm)9185
Weight (g)616565
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Nikon P600
Successor-Nikon B700
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonyBSI
Effective megapixels (MP)20.116.1
Sensor formatAPS-C1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)357.2828.07
Sensor width (mm)23.26.17
Sensor height (mm)15.44.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.251.34
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.5-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score78-
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.7-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.8-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,068-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2736 x 1536(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2176(8.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3872 x 2576(10.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5456 x 3064(16.7 mp 16:9)
  • 5456 x 3632(19.8 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.57
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30120
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Composite video out--
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony E-
LensSony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 11 elements in 9 groups with 3 apherical elementsZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 16 elements in 11 groups (1 super ED lens element and 4 ED lens elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0024.00 - 1,440.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.003.00 - 258.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.0660
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.15 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2550
Filter thread (mm)49-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points)/ Center-weighted/ Flexible SpotContrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.5cm (0.2 type), 201,600 dot equivalent, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, -4 to +3.5 m^-1 diopter0.5cm (0.2-in.), approx. 921K-dot equivalent LCD with the diopter adjustment (-3 to +3 m-1) and eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)201,600921,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.47-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.7-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)15-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)16,0006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode) ; ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto 2
  • auto1
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 15
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot224-segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion BlurSmart Portrait, Special Effects, Backlighting, Beach, Bird Watching, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • rear sync. red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)4-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 7.5m (1ft .8 in. to 24 ft.) [T]: 1.5 to 4.0m (5 ft. to 13 ft.)
Max flash sync (s)1/160-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot shoe-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-No UHS support
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
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Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps-+
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional wired rm-vpr1
-
Connections (extended)
  • multi terminal/micro usb (with remote support)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.98-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.84-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.57
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)117
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.5-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.28-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.07-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.39-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag, Wide-Area AF mode = 0.289s-
Startup time (s)2.2-
Play -> record time (s)1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)470360
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-360
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL23
Usable battery types
  • np-fw50 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL23 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • image data converter 4
  • playmemories home
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Os compatibility
  • windows xp/vista/7/8; mac os x 10.5 or later. (playmemories home is windows only.)
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresMirrorless ILC that looks like an SLR. Sony E-mount, contrast-detect AF, Full HD movies (60i/24p).Available in black or red.



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