Nikon D3000 vs Sony Alpha 7S

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3000 Sony Alpha 7S
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD3000Alpha 7S
      Predecessor ModelNikon D40
      Successor ModelNikon D3100 Sony Alpha 7S II
      MSRP$2499
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3000 Sony Alpha 7S
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm35.8 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels10.75 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 409,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D3000 Sony Alpha 7S
      ProcessorEXPEEDBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25924240 x 2832
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 12964240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 776
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from On or Off
      Focus Nikon D3000 Sony Alpha 7S
      Focusing SystemContrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points1125
      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 Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D3000 Sony Alpha 7S
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3000 Sony Alpha 7S
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3000 Sony Alpha 7S
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5 -4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon D3000 Sony Alpha 7S
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Up to 2.5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Flash Nikon D3000 Sony Alpha 7S
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Proprietary
      Exposure Nikon D3000 Sony Alpha 7S
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 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 buttonAuto Exposure Lock (AEL) button, Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway (Can be disabled from the Menu)
      DXO Nikon D3000 Sony Alpha 7S
      DxO Low Light ISO5633702
      DxO Color Depth22.323.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.113.2
      DxO Overall Score6287
      Video Nikon D3000 Sony Alpha 7S
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D3000 Sony Alpha 7S
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3000 Sony Alpha 7S
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 wired
      Environmental Nikon D3000 Sony Alpha 7S
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D3000 Sony Alpha 7S
      Dimensions126 x 97 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.82 x 2.52")127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")
      Weight (inc. batteries)536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9 x 6.2 x 6.15"
      Package Weight2.55 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3000 Sony Alpha 7S
      Battery PackEN-EL9aNP-FW50
      Battery Life500 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D3000 Sony Alpha 7S
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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