Sony Alpha SLT-A57 vs Nikon Coolpix S5100

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      BrandSonyNikon
      ModelAlpha SLT-A57Coolpix S5100
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A55
      Successor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A58
      MSRPBody only: US $700, with 18-55mm lens: US $800
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeSLTStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.7 Megapixel12.39 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      ProcessorExpeed C2
      Max Image Resolution4912 x 32644000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 13763968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
      Focus Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points15
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points30
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.7 - 6.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance45 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.04x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.69x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Syncro
      Flash Range10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      DxO Low Light ISO785
      DxO Color Depth23.4
      DxO Dynamic Range13.0
      DxO Overall Score75
      Video Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Dimensions132 x 98 x 81 mm (5.2 x 3.86 x 3.19")97 x 57 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.24 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)618 g (1.36 lb / 21.80 oz)132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 6.5 x 6.3"
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Battery PackNP-FM500HEN-EL10
      Battery Life550 shots
      Internal Storage32 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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