Nikon D3000 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD3000Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
      Predecessor ModelNikon D40
      Successor ModelNikon D3100
      MSRP$250
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
      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 Megapixel18.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel18.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
      ProcessorEXPEEDBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25924896 x 3672
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 12964912 x 1080, 4896 x 2752, 3648 x 2736, 3424 x 1920, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from On or Off
      Focus Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points119
      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 ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 250 mm
      Optical Zoom10x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClearPhoto TFT LCD display
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
      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-WX150
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 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-WX150
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1003.70 m
      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
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      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-WX150
      DxO Low Light ISO563
      DxO Color Depth22.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.1
      DxO Overall Score62
      Video Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
      Dimensions126 x 97 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.82 x 2.52")95 x 56 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.2 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 5 x 2"
      Power and Storage Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
      Battery PackEN-EL9aNP-BN
      Battery Life500 shots240 shots
      Internal Storage19 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secYes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
      Orientation Sensor


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