Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 vs Fujifilm FinePix Z30

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
      BrandSonyFujifilm
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A700FinePix Z30
      Predecessor ModelKonica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      Successor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A77
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels13.03 Megapixel10.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.24 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40064 - 1,600
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
      Max Image Resolution4272 x 28483648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3104 x 2064, 2128 x 14243648 x 2432, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra Fine, Fine, StandardBasic, Normal, Fine
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Kelvin temperature control (2500-9900k w/19-step Magenta/Green compensation)Auto, Shade, Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (Cool White), Incandescent
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoMulti-point, Wide focus, Spot focus, Local focus, Visual Focus Confirm
      Number of Focus Points11
      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-A700 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range35 - 105 mm
      Optical Zoom3x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.7 - 4.2
      Min Normal Focus Distance60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance8 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution920k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.90x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.60x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec3 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/1000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps0.6 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      rear curtain
      Off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Flash Range12.00 m3.10 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionProprietary Hot Shoe (compatible with Minolta and select Sony flashes)
      Wireless off camera flash (with Sony HVL-F56AM & F36AM Flash Units)
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Full Manual (with EV indicator)Auto, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 0.3 EV or 0.7 EV increments, 3 frames
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
      DxO Low Light ISO581
      DxO Color Depth22.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.9
      DxO Overall Score66
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wire (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
      Dimensions142 x 105 x 80 mm (5.59 x 4.13 x 3.15")91 x 59 x 21 mm (3.58 x 2.32 x 0.83")
      Weight (inc. batteries)768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz)110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 5.6 x 3"
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
      Battery PackNP-FM500HNP-45
      Internal Storage50 MB
      External StorageCompact Flash (Type I/II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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