Nikon D50 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A450

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD50Alpha DSLR-A450
      Successor ModelNikon D40X
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm23.4 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels6.24 Megapixel14.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel14.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600200 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon D50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20004592 x 3056
      Other Resolutions2256 x 1496, 1504 x 10004592 x 3056, 4592 x 2576, 3344 x 2224, 3344 x 1872, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white-balance with 420 pixels RGB sensor), six manual modes with preset white balance
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Nikon D50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAutofocus (AF-A), Single-servo AF (AF-S), Continuous servo AF (AF-C), Manual focus (M), Focus lock
      Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
      Number of Focus Points9
      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 BracketsSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Nikon D50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
      Lens MountNikon FSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon D50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Clear Photo Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution130k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.75x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.6 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
      Shutter TypeCombined mechanical and CCD electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps7.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Auto
      Fill
      Rear Sync
      Slow Sync
      Wireless/ High Speed Sync
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, 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-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
      External Flash ConnectionStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
      Exposure Nikon D50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesDigital Vari-Program, Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto , Manual [M], Auto Exposure Lock
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 or 3 frames +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps (3 shots at 1/7 EV, 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
      DxO Low Light ISO560769
      DxO Color Depth20.921.8
      DxO Dynamic Range10.811.8
      DxO Overall Score5566
      Video Nikon D50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 Wired or wirelss (optional)
      Environmental Nikon D50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
      Dimensions133 x 102 x 76 mm (5.24 x 4.02 x 2.99")137 x 104 x 81 mm (5.39 x 4.09 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)
      Package Weight3.6 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
      Battery PackEN-EL3NP-FM500H
      Battery Life1050 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SDSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Nikon D50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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