Nikon D5200 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD5200Alpha DSLR-A850
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5100
      Successor ModelNikon D5300
      MSRPWith 18-55mm VR lens: Eu: €920 UK: £820
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm35.9 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels24.71 Megapixel25.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.1 Megapixel24.6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400200 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D5200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      ProcessorEXPEED 3BIONZ
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006048 x 4032
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 20004400 x 2936, 4400 x 2936, 3024 x 2016, 6048 x 3408, 4400 x 2472, 3024 x 1704, 3924 x 2656, 2896 x 1928, 1984 x 1320
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicExtra Fine, Fine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 exposures
      Focus Nikon D5200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points399
      Number of Cross-type 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 Mark VII screenSpherical acute matte screen
      Optics Nikon D5200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      Lens MountNikon FSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Xtra Fine color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%98%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.52x0.74x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.7
      Shutter Nikon D5200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D5200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot meteringSony Alpha System Flash
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeYes
      Exposure Nikon D5200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with button
      DXO Nikon D5200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      DxO Low Light ISO12841415
      DxO Color Depth24.223.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.912.2
      DxO Overall Score8479
      Video Nikon D5200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D5200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Optional
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or WR-R10 Wired or Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Nikon D5200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Storage Temperature32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C)
      Physical Nikon D5200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      Dimensions129 x 98 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 3.07")156 x 117 x 82 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 3.23")
      Weight (inc. batteries)555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz)895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.7 x 5.2"
      Package Weight3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D5200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      Battery PackEN-EL14NP-FM500H
      Battery Life500 shots880 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Slot1 : Compact Flash (Type I or II, UDMA)
      Slot 2: Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Nikon D5200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Airflow Control System
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)


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