Nikon D70s vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD70sCyber-shot DSC-G3
      Predecessor ModelNikon D70
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels6.24 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,60080 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20003648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions2240 x 1488, 1504 x 10003648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, daylight, cloudy, fluorescent 1/2/3, incandescent, flash, underwater auto/1/2/flash
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Single
      Live View
      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 Brackets
      Optics Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range35 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 10.0
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.0"3.50"
      Screen Resolution130k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.75x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x
      Shutter Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Shutter TypeCombined mechanical and CCD electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec1 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/1000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps1.6 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 1004.30 m Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 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 Connection
      Exposure Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program Auto, SCN, Exposure Compensation (±2.0 EV in 1/3 EV Steps), Auto Bracketing
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      DxO Low Light ISO529
      DxO Color Depth20.4
      DxO Dynamic Range10.3
      DxO Overall Score50
      Video Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC1
      Environmental Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Dimensions140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07")97 x 59 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.32 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Battery PackEN-EL3aNP-BD1
      Internal Storage4 GB
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo
      Other Nikon D70s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
      Self Timer 2 to 20 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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