Nikon D2Xs vs Sony DSLR-A500

Sony DSLR-A500 advantages over Nikon D2Xs

• Less expensive
  $850 vs $4700 (MSRP)
  Save money for lenses or accessories
• In-Camera Image Stabilization
  Yes vs No
  Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Tiltable Screen
  Tiltable vs Fixed
  Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  DSLR-A500 test data on DxO Mark D2Xs test data on DxO Mark
  772 vs 489 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• Internal flash
  Internal flash vs None
  Useful in a pinch for fill flash
• HDMI out
  HDMI out vs None
  Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
• Higher extended ISO
  12800 vs 3200 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility