Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

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      Specifications

      General Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      BrandNikonSony
      Model1 V2Alpha DSLR-A230
      Predecessor ModelNikon 1 V1 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
      Successor ModelNikon 1 V3 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
      MSRPWith 10-30mm kit zoom: $899
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatCX
      Sensor Size1-inchAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels15.13 Megapixel10.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      ProcessorEXPEED 3ABIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 30723872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2176, 2896 x 1936, 2896 x 1632, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1088
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Focus Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Focusing SystemHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      Number of Focus Points739
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Lens MountNikon 1Sony A
      Crop Factor2.7x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.83x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +2
      Eye SensorCamera switches to viewfinder display when it detects that viewfinder is in use
      Shutter Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane mechanical, electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting15.0 fps2.5 fps
      Flash Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill-flash
      Red-eye reduction
      Rear curtain with sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Wireless
      Flash Range10.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL flash control using image sensor available
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 (1/3 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      DxO Low Light ISO403531
      DxO Color Depth20.222.3
      DxO Dynamic Range10.811.4
      DxO Overall Score5063
      Video Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1b mobile adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Dimensions109 x 82 x 46 mm (4.29 x 3.23 x 1.81")128 x 97 x 68 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 2.68")
      Weight (inc. batteries)278 g (0.61 lb / 9.81 oz)490 g (1.08 lb / 17.28 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 5.5 x 5.1"
      Power and Storage Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Battery PackEN-EL21NP-FH50
      Battery Life310 shots230 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo
      Other Nikon 1 V2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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