Nikon D80 vs Sony Alpha 3500

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 3500
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD80Alpha 3500
      Predecessor ModelNikon D70 Sony Alpha 3000
      Successor ModelNikon D90
      MSRPAU$499 with 18-50mm lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 3500
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels10.75 Megapixel20 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel20 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 16,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 3500
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25925456 x 3632
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 12963872 x 2576, 2736 x 1824
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicStandard, Fine
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), 6 Presets with Fine-tuning, Color Temperature (in Kelvin), White Balance Bracketing
      Focus Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 3500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoInstant single-servo (AF-S), Continuous-servo (AF-C), Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), Manual (M), Focus lock,
      Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF
      Number of Focus Points25
      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 II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 3500
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 3500
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 3500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.47x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.0 to +1.0
      Shutter Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 3500
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.5 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 3500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Wireless      		Flash off
      Auto flash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 1004m at ISO100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV
      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
      Exposure Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 3500
      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], AE lock
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 to 3 exposures in 1/3 to 2 EV increments (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 3500
      DxO Low Light ISO524
      DxO Color Depth22.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.2
      DxO Overall Score61
      Video Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 3500
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording possible with optional Timer-Remote or during tethered operation
      Video FormatsAVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 3500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 3500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC1 via optional RM-VPR1
      Environmental Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 3500
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 3500
      Dimensions132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03")128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35")
      Weight (inc. batteries)668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz)411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 3500
      Battery PackEN-EL3eNP-FW50
      Battery Life470 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon D80 Sony Alpha 3500
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay
      Orientation Sensor


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