Nikon D3000 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD3000Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Predecessor ModelNikon D40
      Successor ModelNikon D3100
      MSRP$350
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRLens-style
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels10.75 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,60080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      ProcessorEXPEEDBionz X
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25925184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicNormal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from On or Off
      Focus Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points11
      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 Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyDepends on connected smartphone
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot0k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps10.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      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 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      Exposure Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      DxO Low Light ISO563
      DxO Color Depth22.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.1
      DxO Overall Score62
      Video Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Video FormatsMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Speaker
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Dimensions126 x 97 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.82 x 2.52")68 x 65 x 58 mm (2.68 x 2.56 x 2.28")
      Weight (inc. batteries)536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)4.6 x 4.6 x 4"
      Package Weight0.9 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Battery PackEN-EL9aNP-BN,
      Battery Life500 shots200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC/Memory Stick Micro
      Other Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secYes (2, 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor


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