Nikon D1X vs Sony Alpha SLT-A68

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD1XAlpha SLT-A68
      Predecessor ModelNikon D1 Sony Alpha SLT-A65
      Successor ModelNikon D2X
      MSRP€600 (body only), €700 (with 18-55mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRSLT
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels6 Megapixel24.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels5.3 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 800100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 19606000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions2000 x 13123:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 1688)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicSuper fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 shots, low/high selectable
      Focus Nikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points79
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenB-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines
      Optics Nikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Lens MountNikon FSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution130k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage96%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.88x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint26.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Shutter TypeCharge-coupled electronic and mechanical
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/16000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps8.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 8 fps at 24 MP
      Flash Nikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow      		Flash off
      Auto
      Fill-flash
      Slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Rear sync
      Wireless
      High Speed sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 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
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonAE is also locked when focus is locked in multi-segment metering mode. ("AEL w/ shutter"(Auto/On/Off) is supported) Available with AE lock button
      DXO Nikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      DxO Low Light ISO701
      DxO Color Depth24.1
      DxO Dynamic Range13.5
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Nikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via RMT-DSLR2 (Optional)
      Environmental Nikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Dimensions157 x 153 x 85 mm (6.18 x 6.02 x 3.35")143 x 104 x 81 mm (5.63 x 4.09 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)610 g (1.34 lb / 21.52 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.75 x 6.8 x 6.25"
      Package Weight2.54 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Battery PackNP-FM500H
      Battery Life510 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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