Nikon D2X vs Sony Alpha SLT-A57

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D2X Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD2XAlpha SLT-A57
      Predecessor ModelNikon D1X Sony Alpha SLT-A55
      Successor ModelNikon D2Xs Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      MSRPBody only: US $700, with 18-55mm lens: US $800
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRSLT
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D2X Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels12.84 Megapixel16.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.4 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 800100 - 16,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D2X Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28484912 x 3264
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 14244912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
      Focus Nikon D2X Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points15
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points3
      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 D2X Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      Lens MountNikon FSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D2X Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution235k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D2X Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.86x1.04x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x0.69x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon D2X Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps12.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D2X Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Flash Range10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
      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 D2X Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      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 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D2X Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      DxO Low Light ISO476785
      DxO Color Depth22.123.4
      DxO Dynamic Range10.913.0
      DxO Overall Score5975
      Video Nikon D2X Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D2X Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D2X Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Nikon D2X Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D2X Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      Dimensions158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39")132 x 98 x 81 mm (5.2 x 3.86 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)618 g (1.36 lb / 21.80 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 6.5 x 6.3"
      Power and Storage Nikon D2X Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      Battery PackNP-FM500H
      Battery Life550 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Nikon D2X Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Optional AccessoriesWireless Transmitter WT-2/2A / WT-1/1A, Extended Range Antenna WA-E1, AC AdaptorEH-6, Type-E Focusing Screen, Anti-fog Finder Eyepiece DK-17A, Eyepiece Correction Lens DK-17C series, Speedlight SB-800/SB-600, Nikon Capture 4 (Version 4.2) software, CompactFlash" card


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