Nikon D3100 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

APS-C 355.7mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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APS-C 357.3mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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Detailed specifications
Nikon D3100
Sony Alpha ILCE-QX1

Links
Prices:		Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website Nikon D3100 webpage	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Nikon D3200 D3100 vs D3200
General
Model Number:	D3100	QX1
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Lens-Style Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$699.95	$399.99
Street Price:		$498.00
Date Available:	2010-09-15	2014-11-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	27.4 oz (777 g) includes batteries, kit lens	7.6 oz (216 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.9 x 3.8 x 2.9 in. (125 x 97 x 74 mm)	2.9 x 2.7 x 2.1 in. (74 x 70 x 53 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Sony
Effective Megapixels:	14.2	20.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	355.74mm² (23.10mm x 15.40mm)	357.28mm² (23.20mm x 15.40mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.01 microns	4.25 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	67	78
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.5	23.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.3	12.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	919	1,063
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2)	5456 x 3632 (19.8 MP, 3:2), 5456 x 3064 (16.7 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2576 (10.0 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG	JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	2.9	3.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (24) 1280x720 (30/25/24) 640x424 (24)	1920x1080 (30p/16Mbps)
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4	MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC-LC stereo audio)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F	Sony E
Lens:	Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 9 line-type	Contrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	No
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / No LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.53x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.80x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	No
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	0.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	27.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200	16000
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	100 - 3,200; expandable to 12800	Auto (100-16000), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual;all except Preset Manual with fine tuning	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot (3.5mm)	1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait
Self Timer:	10 or 2 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync.	Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	4.0 m / 13.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100)
Max Flash Sync:	1/200	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	ISO hot shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	MS Micro M2 / microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG	RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4	MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC-LC stereo audio)
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional, MC-DC2 corded	Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Type C mini-HDMI with CEC, Accessory Terminal (MC-DC2 remote cord or GP-1 GPS unit)	Multi Terminal/Micro USB, Wi-Fi with NFC

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.55
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.54
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	2.9	3.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	100	15
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):	0.28 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.200 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.30 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.117 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Live View: Full AF lag (AF-S or AF-F) = 1.5s Prefocused lag = 0.479s
Startup Time:	0.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.5 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		440 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	550 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL14	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	1080p HD movies, Quiet Shutter mode, new full-time AF in Movie mode.	World's first lens-style camera with interchangeable lens mount.