Nikon D700 vs Sony Alpha SLT-A58

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D700 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD700Alpha SLT-A58
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A57
      Successor ModelNikon D750
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRSLT
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D700 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm23.2 x 15.4 mm
      Total Pixels12.87 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 6,400100 - 16,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D700 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      ProcessorEXPEED
      Max Image Resolution4256 x 28325456 x 3632
      Other Resolutions3184 x 2120, 2128 x 1416
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Kelvin, Custom
      WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from [Auto], [High], [Normal], or [Low]
      Focus Nikon D700 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points5115
      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 Mark VI screen with AF Brackets
      Optics Nikon D700 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Lens MountNikon FSony A
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D700 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution922k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D700 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.72x0.97x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.72x0.65x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +4
      Depth-of-field previewWhen CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (P and S modes)
      Shutter Nikon D700 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps8.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D700 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D700 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockExposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D700 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      DxO Low Light ISO2303753
      DxO Color Depth23.523.3
      DxO Dynamic Range12.212.5
      DxO Overall Score8074
      Video Nikon D700 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D700 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      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 D700 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Nikon D700 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D700 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Dimensions147 x 123 x 77 mm (5.79 x 4.84 x 3.03")129 x 95 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.74 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1074 g (2.37 lb / 37.88 oz)492 g (1.08 lb / 17.35 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 7.2 x 6.5"
      Package Weight3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D700 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Battery PackEN-EL3eNP-FM500H
      Battery Life1000 shots690 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Nikon D700 Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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