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Comparison of Nikon J2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 ×
Nikon J2 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A700Nikon J2
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberA700J2
Camera formatPro SLRCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20072012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)142106
Width (mm)8030
Height (mm)10561
Weight (g)690395
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonyAptina
Effective megapixels (MP)12.210.1
Sensor formatAPS-C1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)369.72116.16
Sensor width (mm)23.713.2
Sensor height (mm)15.68.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.553.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.52.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score6654
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.321.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.910.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)581363
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1024 x 3200(3.3 mp other)
  • 1024 x 6400(6.6 mp other)
  • 1280 x 720(0.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1936 x 1296(2.5 mp other)
  • 2896 x 1944(5.6 mp other)
  • 3200 x 560(1.8 mp other)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 6400 x 560(3.6 mp other)
Image file format
  • (arw 2.0)
  • craw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
Continuous-mode (fps)4.960
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x120
  • 640x240
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file format-MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)Nikon 1
LensSony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-18701 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 105.0027.00 - 81.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 70.0010.00 - 30.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.883
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3820
Filter thread (mm)5540
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11-area TTL phase detection; 10 line type sensors, center is twin-cross type; with eye-start AFHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas, center 73 support phase-detect)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)No / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 95%, 0.9x, 25mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter-
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.6-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.9-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)12-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settings100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; boost to 6400Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 500k to 9
  • 900k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature from 2
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/16000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, SpotMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night viewNew Creative Mode includes Easy Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait.
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • automatic
  • fill
  • manual
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • wireless
  • fill flash
  • rear curtain with slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)125
Flash range descriptionLens dependentLens dependent.
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/60
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoe, PC-sync-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • (arw 2.0)
  • craw
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
Included memory (MB)-0
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
  • wireless rmt-dslr1 included
  • optional ml-l3
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • hdmi type-c minijack
  • multi-connector
  • remote terminal
  • sync termimal
  • hdmi out (type c
  • mini)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.41-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.48-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)4.960
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1312
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.18-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.18-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.2-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.22-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)0.6-
Play -> record time (s)0.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)650-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FM500HProprietary EN-EL20
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 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 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)
  • viewnx 2 / short movie creator cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista; mac os x (v 10.1.3+)
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper SteadyShot® Image Stabilization; Anti-Dust Technology; Bionz™ Image Processor; Eye-Start® Autofocus SystemHigh resolution 921K-dot LCD, metallic body, new Creative Mode includes Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft



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