Sony Alpha A290L 14.2MP DSLR Camera vs Nikon D300S 12.3MP DSLR Camera comparison

Compare Sony Alpha A290L 14.2MP DSLR Camera
Compare Nikon D300S 12.3MP DSLR Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels14.2 MP12.3 MP
Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
Display Size2.7 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
general
BrandSonyNikon
ModelAlpha A290L 14.2MP DSLR CameraD300S 12.3MP DSLR Camera
Model NameAlpha A290LD300S
Model NumberA290LD300S
SeriesAlpha-
ColorBlackBlack
SLR VariantBody OnlyBody Only
TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels14.2 MP12.3 MP
Tripod SocketYesYes
Dimensions(WxHxD)97.1 x 128.1 x 79.6 mm114 x 147 x 74 mm
Weight456 GM840 GM
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
PortsHDMIType C, Mini HDMI
Face Detection-Yes
sensor features
Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
Sensor Size36 x 24 mm23.2 x 15.4 mm
ISO RatingISO 100 - 3200-
Maximum ISO3200 ISO6400 ISO
lens features
Lens MountSony A-mount lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lensesNikon F mount
Manual FocusYesYes
Dust ReductionYesYes
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
View Finder TypeEye-level Penta DachmirrorFixed Eye-level Pentaprism
focus features
Auto FocusYesYes
White BalancingAuto, Preset Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, CustomAuto TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Choose Color temp., White balance preset
shutter features
Shutter Speed1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsUp to 2.5 fps with viewfinderContinous low shooting mode 1-7fps, Continous high shooting mode 7fps
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
External FlashYesYes
Flash ModesAuto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, WirelessFront curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
image features
Image FormatRAW, JPEGNEF 12 or 14-bit lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed RAW, TIFF RGB, JPEG Baseline-compliant
Picture Angle-Approx 1.5x lens focal length
display features
Display Size2.7 inch3 inch
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYes-
Card TypeMemory StickSD
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Batteries Included-Yes
audio and video features
Video Resolution4592 x 30561280 x 720
Video Format-AVI movie
connectivity features
Wifi-No
modes and functions features
Shooting Modes-Single frame shooting mode, Continuous shooting mode approx. 3fps, Self-timer mode, Quiet Shutter Release

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