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Comparison of Nikon D40 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 ×
Nikon D40 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A100Nikon D40
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/-
Model numberDSLR-A100D40
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)133126
Width (mm)7164
Height (mm)9594
Weight (g)545737
Waterproof--
Successor-Nikon D300
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.26.1
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.723.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.127.88
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-1.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6156
Dxo color depth score (bit)2221
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.211
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)476561
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2896 x 1936(5.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 1504 x 1000(1.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2256 x 1496(3.4 mp other)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format-
  • jpeg
  • raw (.nef)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.42.5
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)Nikon F
LensSony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 105.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 70.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.883.06
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3828
Filter thread (mm)5552
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AFNikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)Optical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeSLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.83x, 20mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopterSLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1219
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto, 100-1600Auto, 200 - 1600; 3200 extended
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes40-segment honeycomb pattern, center-weighted, spot3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, landscape, macro, sports, evening, night, night portraitPortrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, no flash
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 20
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • automatic
  • fill
  • high-speed sync
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • wireless
  • rear-curtain sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1212
Flash range description12 meters at ISO 100-
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/500
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeISO hot shoe
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format-
  • raw (.nef)
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
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • rm-s1am or rm-l1am remotes
  • optional ml-l3 wireless
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.580.6
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.650.57
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)5-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.42.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)19100
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.310.26
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.310.26
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.30.19
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.120.1
Startup time (s)1.10.4
Play -> record time (s)0.20.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)54.8
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)750470
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FM66HEN-EL9
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FM66H Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows



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