Nikon D3200 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A300

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD3200Alpha DSLR-A300
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3100
      Successor ModelNikon D3300 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
      MSRPUS: with 18-55mm VR - $699.95; UK: with 18-55mm VR - £649.99; UK: with 18-55mm VR - €699
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.2 x 15.4 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel10.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
      ProcessorEXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40003872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions4512 x 3000, 3008 x 20003872 x 2176, 2896 x 1936, 2896 x 1632, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1088
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Tempature/Color filter, Custom each setting adjustable)tep.
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Auto Focus, Adjustable Spot AF, Visual Focus Confirm
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points119
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      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 Mark VII screenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
      Lens MountNikon FSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with 160° viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.49x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
      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 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 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 SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Wireless flash (with HVL-F56AM & HVL-F36AM)
      Exposure Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesAutomatic, Program Auto (with Program Shift), Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Scene selection, AE Lock
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 0.3 EV or 0.7 EV increments, 3 frames
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
      DxO Low Light ISO1131538
      DxO Color Depth24.122.5
      DxO Dynamic Range13.211.4
      DxO Overall Score8164
      Video Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional Wired or wirelss (optional)
      Environmental Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
      Dimensions125 x 96 x 77 mm (4.92 x 3.78 x 3.03")131 x 99 x 75 mm (5.16 x 3.9 x 2.95")
      Weight (inc. batteries)505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)632 g (1.39 lb / 22.29 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)12.9 x 6.7 x 5.3"
      Package Weight3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
      Battery PackEN-EL14
      Battery Life540 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: Compact Flash
      Other Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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