Sony DSLR-A300 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

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APS-C 369.7mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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35mm 858.0mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Detailed specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Nikon Z5

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General
Model Number:	DSLR-A300	Z5
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$800.00
Street Price:	$562.64	$1,146.95
Date Available:	2008-04-15	2020-08-27
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	20.5 oz (582 g)	23.8 oz (675 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.1 x 3.9 x 2.9 in. (131 x 99 x 75 mm)	5.3 x 4.0 x 2.7 in. (134 x 101 x 70 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	10.2	24.3
Sensor Format:	APS-C	35mm
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	858.01mm² (35.90mm x 23.90mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.12 microns	5.97 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2, 16:9	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	64
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	538
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2896 x 1936 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 2896 x 1632 (4.7 MP, Other), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1088 (2.1 MP, Other)	6016 x 4016 (24.2 MP, 3:2), 4512 x 3008 (13.6 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2008 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1968 (5.8 MP, 3:2), 1968 x 1312 (2.6 MP, 3:2), 4016 x 4016 (16.1 MP, 1:1), 3008 x 3008 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 6016 x 3384 (20.4 MP, 16:9), 4512 x 2536 (11.4 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, RAW+JPEG; (.ARW)	JPEG (EXIF 2.31), NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression); TIFF
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.0	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
Movie File Format:		MOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:		Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony Alpha (Minolta A)	n/a
Lens:	Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 105mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 70mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.88x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	55.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	1.5x (DX), 5:4, 1:1, 16:9 crop modes
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	9-point, center cross TTL phase detection with eye-start and "Quick AF" for Live View	Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; 273 (single-point AF); Pinpoint, single-point and dynamic-area AF (pinpoint and dynamic-area AF available in photo mode only); wide-area AF (S); wide-area AF (L); auto-area AF; Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking; Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.74x magnification	EVF: 1.27-cm/0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controls, 100% coverage, 0.8x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	3,686,400 dots (1,228,800 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.49x	0.80x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.74x	0.80x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:		No
Selfie Screen:		No
Max Playback Zoom:		24.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200	51200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto, 100 - 51,200 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 50 in Lo-1 and up to 102,400 in Hi-1
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature/Color Filter, Custom	Auto (3), Natural Light Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (6), Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K); Fine-tuning available.
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone metering in Live View mode)	Matrix, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame; weighting can be based on average of entire frame), Spot (4mm circle or about 1.5% frame, centered on selected focus point), Highlight-weighted
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view	3 User Settings (U1, U2, U3); HDR, Multiple Exposure (Add, average, lighten, darken)
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2/5/10/20 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Built-in Auto Popup: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Slow Sync, High Speed, Sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM)	Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	n/a
Max Flash Sync:		1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe	ISO-type hotshoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-II
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, RAW+JPEG; (.ARW)	NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression); TIFF
Movie File Format:		MOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio)
Included Memory:		No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended):		Mini (Type C) HDMI, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type C (SuperSpeed USB), 10-pin Expansion Terminal, Stereo Mic Jack (3.5mm, plug-in power provided), Stereo Audio Out (3.5mm)

Performance Timing
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
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Play -> Record Time:
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Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	730 shots
Battery Life, Video:		85 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-FM500H	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium Ion rechargeabl	1 x Proprietary EN-EL15c Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		Yes
Software
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	10MP version of the A350: Tilting 2.7" LCD with Live View; Quick AF during Live View (pentamirror Tilt mechanism directs light to a dedicated live view image sensor, enabling fast and responsive TTL phase-detection auto-focusing, even during live view.); Super SteadyShot IS; Anti-Dust; Dynamic Range Optimizer. $800 bundled with DT 18-70mm kit lens.