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Comparison of Nikon D3000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 [S]ave

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Nikon D3000 ×
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 ×
General
ModelNikon D3000Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer url-https://www.sony.com/
Model numberD3000DSLR-A100
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20092007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)126133
Width (mm)6471
Height (mm)9795
Weight (g)800545
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D40-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.210.2
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)6.16.12
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 score6261
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.322
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.111.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)563476
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1936 x 1296(2.5 mp other)
  • 2896 x 1944(5.6 mp other)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2896 x 1936(5.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (.nef)
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Continuous-mode (fps)32.4
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FSony Alpha (Minolta A)
LensNikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VRSony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0027.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 70.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.88
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2838
Filter thread (mm)5255
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeNikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 9 line-type9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)Optical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeEye-level pentamirror w/ 0.8x magnificationSLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.83x, 20mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.53-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.8-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-12
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settings100 - 1,600; expandable to 3200Auto, 100-1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, 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 modesPortrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portraitPortrait, landscape, macro, sports, evening, night, night portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 20
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • rear-curtain sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • automatic
  • fill
  • high-speed sync
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1212
Flash range descriptionLens dependent12 meters at ISO 100
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/160
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionISO hot shoeHot shoe
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
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
  • ir
  • optional
  • rm-s1am or rm-l1am remotes
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.480.58
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.480.65
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)65
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.51-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)32.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1619
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.1-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)6-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)6-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.260.31
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.260.31
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.190.3
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.29-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.12
Startup time (s)0.71.1
Play -> record time (s)0.40.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.85
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)550750
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL9aProprietary NP-FM66H
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL9a Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FM66H Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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