Sony ILCE 3500J 20.1MP DSLR Camera vs Nikon D40X 10.2MP DSLR Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20.1 MP10.2 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Display Size3 inch2.5 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
general
BrandSonyNikon
ModelILCE 3500J 20.1MP DSLR CameraD40X 10.2MP DSLR Camera
Model NameILCE 3500JD40X
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20.1 MP10.2 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)7.1 x 9.6 x 12.9 cm50 x 30 x 20 cm
Face DetectionYesYes
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Model Number-D40X
Tripod Socket-Yes
Weight-482 GM
Ports-Type C Mini HDMI
Accessory Shoe-ISO 518 Hot-shoe with Sync and Data Contacts, Safety Lock
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
ISO RatingISO 100 - 16000ISO 100 - 25600
Maximum ISO16000 ISO-
Maximum FPS3.5-
Sensor TechnologyExmor APS HD CMOS-
Sensor Size-22.3 x 14.9 mm
lens features
Aperture RangeF4 - F5.6-
Manual FocusYesYes
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color Filter-
Lens Mount-Nikon F Mount (With AF Coupling and AF Contacts)
Dust Reduction-Yes
Other Lens Features-Lens Aperture Instant Return, Electronically Controlled, Compatible Lenses Compatible with AF NIKKOR Lenses, Including Type G, E and D Lenses (Some Restrictions Apply to PC Lenses) and DX Lenses (Using DX 24 x 16 1.5x Image Area), AI-P NIKKOR Lenses and Non-CPU AI Lenses (Exposure Modes A and M Only), IX NIKKOR Lenses, Lenses for the F3AF and Non-AI Lenses can not be Used, The Electronic Rangefinder can be Used with Lenses that Have a Maximum Aperture of f/5.6 or Faster (The Electronic Rangefinder Supports the 11 Focus Points with Lenses that Have a Maximum Aperture of f/8 or Faster)
viewfinder features
Viewfinder Magnification0.70x with 50 mm Lens at Infinity, -1 m-
Viewpoint Dioptric AdjustmentEye Relief 21 mm from the Eyepiece, 15 mm from the Eyepiece Frame at -1 m-3 to +1 m-1
Other Viewfinder FeaturesDiopter Control -4 m - 3.5 m-
View Finder-Yes
View Finder Type-Eye-level Pentaprism Single-lens Reflex Viewfinder
Viewfinder Eye Point-18 mm
focus features
Focus ModeAutofocus, DMF Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus-
Auto FocusYesYes
Metering ModesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot-
White BalancingAuto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C.Tem, C.Filter, Custom-
Other Focus FeaturesFocus Sensitivity Range 0 EV - 20 EV ISO 100 Equivalent with F2.8 Lens Attached, Autofocus Mode AF-S Single-shot AF, AF-C Continuous AF, Focus Area Multi Point 25 Points, Center-weighted, Flexible Spot, Tracking Focus, Focus lock, Built-in AF Illuminator Distance 0.5 - 3.0 m with E 18 - 50 mm F4 - 5.6 Lens Attached, MF Assist, Contrast Detect AF-
exposure features
Exposure CompensationStill Images +/- 3.0 EV 1/3 EV Steps, Movies +/- 2.0 EV 1/3 EV Steps-
Other Exposure FeaturesExposure Control Sensitivity Range 0 EV - 20 EV ISO 100 Equivalent with F2.8 Lens Attached, Exposure Control Metering System Type 1200-zone Evaluative Metering-
Exposure Mode-Automatic
Manual Exposure-Yes
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled, Vertical-traverse, Focal-plane Type-
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsContinuous Mode Maximum 2.5 fps, Speed Priority Continuous Shooting Maximum 3.5 fps-
Shutter Speed-1/8000 sec
flash features
Built-in FlashYes-
Flash ModesFlash Off, Auto Flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye Reduction On / Off Selectable, Hi-speed Sync-
Flash Compensation1/3 EV Steps, +/- 2 EV-
Other Flash FeaturesGuide Number 4 Meters at ISO 100, Flash Coverage 16 mm Focal-length Printed on the Lens Body, Control Pre-flash TTL, Recycling Time 4 sec-
External Flash-Yes
image features
Image FormatRAW and JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard-
Gross Pixel20.4 MP-
Red Eye ReductionYes-
Still Image SizeL 5456 x 3064 17 M, M 3872 x 2176 8.4 M, S 2736 x 1536 4.2 M-
Live View Shooting-Yes
display features
Display Size3 inch2.5 inch
LCD Display Image Resolution230400 dots-
Other Display FeaturesPicture Effects Posterization Black and White, Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color R, G, B, Y, High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature, Histogram, Real-time Image Adjustment On / Off, Playback Single with or without Shooting Information RGB Histogram and Highlight / Shadow Warning, 6 / 12 Frame Index View, Enlarged Display Mode L 15.1x, M 10.7x, S 7.6x, Panorama Standard 19x, Panorama Wide 29x, Image Orientation On / Off Selectable, Slideshow-
connectivity features
USB2-
Wifi-No
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYes-
Card TypeMemory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO HG Duo, Memory Stick XC HG Duo, SD / SDHC / SDXC-
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Other Storage FeaturesUSB Mass Storage-
audio and video features
MicrophoneBuilt-in Microphone StereoYes
SpeakerBuilt-in, Monaural, Volume Settings in 8 Steps between 0 and 7-
Video FormatJPEG DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, MPF Baseline Compliant, RAW Sony ARW 2.3 Format, AVCHD 2.0 Compliant, MP4-
Video Resolution-1920 x 1080
modes and functions features
Shooting ModesSingle Shooting, Continuous Shooting, Speed Priority Continuous Shooting, Bracketing-
Scene ModesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur-
HD Support-Yes

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