Nikon D100 vs Sony Alpha 5000

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 5000
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD100Alpha 5000
      Predecessor ModelSony NEX-3N
      Successor ModelNikon D200 Sony Alpha 5100
      MSRP$600 (with 16-50mm power zoom lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm23.2 x 15.4 mm
      Total Pixels6.31 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600100 - 16,000
      Photo Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 5000
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20005456 x 3632
      Other Resolutions2240 x 1488, 1504 x 10005456 x 3064, 3872 x 2576, 3872 x 2176, 2736 x 1824, 2736 x 1536
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3-shot
      Focus Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Focusing SystemContrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points25
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size1.8"3.0"
      Screen Resolution118k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 5000
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Shutter Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Shutter TypeElectronic assist
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.5 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Flash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 1004.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
      SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output.
      SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual
      SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      Exposure Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 5000
      DxO Low Light ISO1089
      DxO Color Depth23.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.0
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 5000
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via Optional vertical grip or software via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Dimensions144 x 116 x 81 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 3.19")110 x 63 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.48 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Battery PackNP-FW50
      Battery Life420 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
      Other Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 5000
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 or 10 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor


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