Nikon J2 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

1 inch 116.2mm²
10.1 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 J2
Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000

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General
Model Number:	J2	A3000
Alternate Model Number(s):		ILCE-3000, ILCE-3500
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$549.95	$399.99
Street Price:	$549.99	$499.99
Date Available:	2012-09-15	2013-09-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	13.9 oz (395 g) includes batteries, kit lens	21.7 oz (616 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.2 x 2.4 x 1.2 in. (106 x 61 x 30 mm)	5.0 x 3.6 x 3.3 in. (128 x 91 x 85 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Aptina	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	10.1	20.1
Sensor Format:	1 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)	357.28mm² (23.20mm x 15.40mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.41 microns	4.25 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.7x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	No
DxO Sensor Score:	54	78
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.3	23.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.8	12.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	363	1,068
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 3200 x 560 (1.8 MP, Other), 1024 x 3200 (3.3 MP, Other), 6400 x 560 (3.6 MP, Other), 1024 x 6400 (6.6 MP, Other)	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), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG	JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	60.0	3.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (60p) 640x240 (400) 320x120 (1200)	1920x1080 (60i or 24p (24/17Mbps)) 1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps)
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound	AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon 1	Sony E
Lens:	1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR	Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 11 elements in 9 groups with 3 apherical elements
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 81mm	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	10 - 30mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T)	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 32 (T); 7 blade aperture
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	40.5mm	49.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas, center 73 support phase-detect), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking	Contrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points)/ Center-weighted/ Flexible Spot
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		EVF: 0.5cm (0.2 type), 201,600 dot equivalent, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, -4 to +3.5 m^-1 diopter, 21mm eyepoint from eyepiece lens, 15mm from eyepiece frame at -1m^-1 diopter (CIPA standard)
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	201,600 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.47x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		0.70x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,000 dots	230,400 dots (76,800 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:		15.1x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200	16000
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1	Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/16000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)	1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	New Creative Mode includes Easy Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait.	Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur; Sweep Panorama; Picture Effects: Posterization (Color, B/W), 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; HDR; DRO
Self Timer:	2, 5, 10 seconds	2 or 10; 3 shots after 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync	Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.	4.0 m / 13.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent.	Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100)
Max Flash Sync:	1/60	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Multi Interface Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG	RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound	AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Included Memory:	0.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	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
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional ML-L3	Optional wired RM-VPR1
Connections (extended):	HDMI out (Type C, Mini)	Multi Terminal/Micro USB (with remote support)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):		0.98
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):		1.84
Camera penalizes early shutter press?		No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	60.0	3.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	12	11
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		3.5
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):		5
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):		0.069 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.39 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):		0.022 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):		Full AF lag, Wide-Area AF mode = 0.289s
Startup Time:		2.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		1.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		2.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		470 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL20	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 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:		No
Internal Charging Supported:		Yes
Software
Included Software:	ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM	PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter 4
OS Compatibility:		Windows XP/Vista/7/8; Mac OS X 10.5 or later. (PlayMemories Home is Windows only.)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	High resolution 921K-dot LCD, metallic body, new Creative Mode includes Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portraits. Available in Black, White, Silver, Pink, Deep Red and Orange.	Mirrorless ILC that looks like an SLR. Sony E-mount, contrast-detect AF, Full HD movies (60i/24p).