Nikon D60 vs Sony Alpha SLT-A33

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D60 Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD60Alpha SLT-A33
      Predecessor ModelNikon D40X
      Successor ModelNikon D5000 Sony Alpha SLT-A35
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRSLT
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D60 Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels10.75 Megapixel14.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel14.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D60 Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25924592 x 3056
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 12964592 x 2576, 3344 x 2224, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine (1:4), Normal (1:8), Basic (1:16)
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes (Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade) with fine-tuning and preset white balance
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from on (auto) or off
      Focus Nikon D60 Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutofocus (Instant single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status), Single Area AF, Dynamic Area AF, Dynamic Area AF with Closest Subject Priority, Manual focus (M), Focus lock
      Number of Focus Points315
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points3
      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 D60 Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      Lens MountNikon FSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D60 Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D60 Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x1.10x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.73x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,150k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-4 to +4
      Shutter Nikon D60 Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      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 Shooting3.0 fps7.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D60 Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10010.00 m (@ ISO 100)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3 exposures in 0.3/0.7 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 sync, signal, ground contacts and safety lock
      Exposure Nikon D60 Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesDigital Vari-Program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Exposure Lock
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button (AE Lock button)
      DXO Nikon D60 Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      DxO Low Light ISO562591
      DxO Color Depth22.522.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.412.6
      DxO Overall Score6570
      Video Nikon D60 Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      Internal Recording ModesNo (can be used to create a stop-motion animation)
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D60 Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D60 Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 Optional
      Environmental Nikon D60 Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D60 Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      Dimensions126 x 94 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.7 x 2.52")124 x 92 x 85 mm (4.88 x 3.62 x 3.35")
      Weight (inc. batteries)522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D60 Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      Battery PackNP-FW50
      Battery Life500 shots340 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Nikon D60 Sony Alpha SLT-A33
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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