Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon D300S and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

Comparison of Nikon D300S and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D300S ×
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 ×
General
ModelNikon D300SSony Alpha DSLR-A700
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberD300SA700
Camera formatPro SLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20092007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)147142
Width (mm)7480
Height (mm)114105
Weight (g)951690
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D300-
SuccessorNikon D500-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)12.312.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)372.88369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.623.7
Sensor height (mm)15.815.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.55.55
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7066
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.522.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.211.9
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)787581
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2144 x 1424(3.1 mp other)
  • 3216 x 2136(6.9 mp other)
  • 4288 x 2848(12.2 mp other)
  • 2128 x 1200(2.6 mp other)
  • 2128 x 1424(3.0 mp other)
  • 3104 x 1744(5.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3104 x 2064(6.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4272 x 2400(10.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • compressed
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • lossless compressed
  • nef (raw)
  • or uncompressed
  • raw+jpeg
  • tiff
  • (arw 2.0)
  • craw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)7.14.9
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x216
  • 640x424
-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI Motion JPEG-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FSony Alpha (Minolta A)
Lens-Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-27.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-18.00 - 70.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3.88
Aperture range (f)-0.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-38
Filter thread (mm)-55
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type51 point (15 cross-type sensors) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX11-area TTL phase detection; 10 line type sensors, center is twin-cross type; with eye-start AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeSLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopterSLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 95%, 0.9x, 25mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.630.6
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.940.9
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)2712
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; boost to 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 7 manual modes with fine tuning
  • auto
  • color temperature
  • 500k to 9
  • 900k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature from 2
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 20
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • and rear-curtain sync
  • front-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • supports advanced wireless lighting system
  • automatic
  • fill
  • manual
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1212
Flash range descriptionLens dependentLens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, Sync TerminalHot shoe, PC-sync
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdh
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
Other memoryDual slots, CF+SD-
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • compressed
  • lossless compressed
  • nef (raw)
  • or uncompressed
  • raw+jpeg
  • tiff
  • (arw 2.0)
  • craw
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
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
  • optional wired
  • wireless rmt-dslr1 included
Connections (extended)
  • 10-pin remote terminal
  • dc in
  • pc sync
  • type-c hdmi out
  • dc input
  • hdmi type-c minijack
  • multi-connector
  • remote terminal
  • sync termimal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.480.41
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.480.48
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.47-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7.14.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2613
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)7.1-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)17-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)7.1-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)15-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.230.18
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.18
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)0.47-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.150.2
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.270.22
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.07
Shutter lag (notes)Live View lagsHand-held mode Phase-detect AF: 0.473sHand-held mode Prefocused: 0.053sTripod mode Contrast-detect AF: 2-
Startup time (s)0.30.6
Play -> record time (s)0.30.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.71
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)950650
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery packProprietary NP-FM500H
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject cd-rom
  • image data converter sr ver.2.0
  • image data lightbox sr ver.1.0
  • picture motion browser ver.2.1.02 (windows only).
  • remote camera control ver.1.0 (all windows & macintosh)
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista; mac os x (v 10.1.3+)
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresUpgrade to D300 adding 720p HD movies, faster burst rate, and other minor improvements.Super SteadyShot® Image Stabilization; Anti-Dust Technology; Bionz™ Image Processor; Eye-Start® Autofocus System



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