Nikon D2H vs Sony Alpha 3000

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D2H Sony Alpha 3000
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD2HAlpha 3000
      Predecessor ModelNikon D1H
      Successor ModelNikon D2Hs
      MSRP$399 with 18-55mm lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D2H Sony Alpha 3000
      Sensor TypeJFETCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.3 x 15.5 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels20.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels4.1 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600100 - 16,000
      Photo Nikon D2H Sony Alpha 3000
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution2464 x 16325456 x 3632
      Other Resolutions1840 x 12243872 x 2576, 2736 x 1824
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicStandard, Fine
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Nikon D2H Sony Alpha 3000
      Focusing SystemContrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      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 ScreenB-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines
      Optics Nikon D2H Sony Alpha 3000
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D2H Sony Alpha 3000
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution211k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D2H Sony Alpha 3000
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.86x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x0.47x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3.5
      Shutter Nikon D2H Sony Alpha 3000
      Shutter TypeCharge-coupled electronic and mechanical
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps2.5 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D2H Sony Alpha 3000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Flash off
      Auto flash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.
      Flash Range4m at ISO100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-27: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-28DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto Aperture(AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, AA camera option, no Manual output option
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Non-TTL Auto (A), GN, Manual, Rear Curtain, RPT, Red-Eye Reduction, FV Lock, AF Assist for multi-area AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D2H Sony Alpha 3000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D2H Sony Alpha 3000
      DxO Low Light ISO3521068
      DxO Color Depth18.923.7
      DxO Dynamic Range10.012.8
      DxO Overall Score4078
      Video Nikon D2H Sony Alpha 3000
      Video FormatsAVCHD, H.264, MP4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D2H Sony Alpha 3000
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D2H Sony Alpha 3000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via optional RM-VPR1
      Environmental Nikon D2H Sony Alpha 3000
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D2H Sony Alpha 3000
      Dimensions158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39")128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.2 x 6.1"
      Package Weight2.45 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D2H Sony Alpha 3000
      Battery PackNP-FW50
      Battery Life470 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive
      Other Nikon D2H Sony Alpha 3000
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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