Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 vs Nikon Coolpix A900

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Nikon Coolpix A900
      BrandSonyNikon
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A300Coolpix A900
      Successor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A330 Nikon Coolpix A1000
      MSRP$399
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels10.8 Megapixel21 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel20 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25925184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2176, 2896 x 1936, 2896 x 1632, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1088
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Tempature/Color filter, Custom each setting adjustable)tep.
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAuto Focus, Adjustable Spot AF, Visual Focus Confirm
      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 ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length4.3 - 135 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 840 mm
      Optical Zoom35x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 6.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Nikon Coolpix A900
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.49x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7 fps at 20 MP for up to 7 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1006.00 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Wireless flash (with HVL-F56AM & HVL-F36AM)
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAutomatic, Program Auto (with Program Shift), Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Scene selection, AE LockAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 0.3 EV or 0.7 EV increments, 3 frames
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Nikon Coolpix A900
      DxO Low Light ISO538
      DxO Color Depth22.5
      DxO Dynamic Range11.4
      DxO Overall Score64
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Nikon Coolpix A900
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired or wirelss (optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Dimensions131 x 99 x 75 mm (5.16 x 3.9 x 2.95")113 x 67 x 40 mm (4.45 x 2.64 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)632 g (1.39 lb / 22.29 oz)289 g (0.64 lb / 10.19 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.7 x 5.2 x 3.6"
      Package Weight1.32 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Battery PackEN-EL12
      Battery Life300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: Compact FlashSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2, 5, 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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