Sony Alpha SLT-A65 vs Nikon Coolpix S5300

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      BrandSonyNikon
      ModelAlpha SLT-A65Coolpix S5300
      Successor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A68
      MSRP$179.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeSLTStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel16.76 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800125 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      Number of Focus Points1599
      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-A65 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range26 - 208 mm
      Optical Zoom8x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.7 - 6.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.10x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.73x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps7.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      TTL Auto
      Flash Range10.00 m3.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      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, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      DxO Low Light ISO717
      DxO Color Depth23.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.6
      DxO Overall Score74
      Video Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Dimensions132 x 97 x 81 mm (5.2 x 3.82 x 3.19")97 x 58 x 21 mm (3.82 x 2.28 x 0.83")
      Weight (inc. batteries)622 g (1.37 lb / 21.94 oz)138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.5 x 6.5 x 6.4"6.1 x 5.5 x 3.1"
      Package Weight0.9 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Battery PackNP-FM500HEN-EL19
      Battery Life560 shots180 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (10 or 2 seconds)
      Orientation Sensor


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