Nikon P7000 vs Sony A35 Specifications

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
10.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 365.0mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Detailed specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7000
Sony Alpha SLT-A35

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
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Successor:
General
Model Number:	P7000	A35
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$499.95	$699.99
Street Price:	$399.79	$567.17
Date Available:	2010-09-30	2011-08-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	12.6 oz (358 g) includes batteries	24.5 oz (694 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.5 x 3.0 x 1.8 in. (114 x 77 x 45 mm)	4.9 x 3.6 x 3.3 in. (124 x 92 x 85 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Sony
Effective Megapixels:	10.1	16.2
Sensor Format:	1/1.7 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	43.32mm² (7.6mm x 5.7mm)	365.04mm² (23.40mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	2.08 microns	4.76 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 3:2	3:2, 16:9
Color Filter Type:		RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	39	74
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	19.1	23.3
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.8	12.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	147	763
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3584 x 2016 (7.2 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)	4912 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 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), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2), .NRW RAW	JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	1.4	5.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (24) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)	1920x1080 (60i) 1440x1080 (30) 640x480 (30)
Movie File Format:	.MOV (H.264 + AAC stereo)	AVCHD, MP4
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
Lens:	Zoom-Nikkor ED VR; 11 elements in 9 groups	Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 200mm	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	6 - 42.6mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	7.10x	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/8.0	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	Yes	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	2 cm to Infinity 0.8 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	55.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect, includes Face Priority AF and Subject Tracking	Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide, Spot, Local.
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	No	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Real-image optical viewfinder with diopter adjustment	EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1.15M-dot LCD (380K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.1x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.73x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		1.10x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	11.8x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		12800
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto (100 to 800), Fixed range auto (100 to 200, 100 to 400), High ISO Sensitivity auto (100 to 1600), Low noise night mode (400 to 12800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1=6400	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Preset (Custom 1/2/3), Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent (1/2/3), Incandescent, Cloudy, Flash, Manual (Kelvin)	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	256-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot, Spot AF area (99 focus areas)	49-zone 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:	18 Scene Modes: (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Night landscape, Close-up, Food, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Backlighting, Panorama assist )	Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait, Picture Effect, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D)
Self Timer:	10 or 2 seconds	2, 10; 3 or 5 after 10 sec seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual (1/64 - full power), Slow sync, Rear curtain sync	Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	10.0 m / 32.8 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.5m (1 ft. 8in. to 21 ft.); [T]: 0.8 to 3m (2 ft. 8in. to 9 ft. 10in.)	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:		1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe (iTTL)	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		Full TTL exposure
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:	.NRW RAW	RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	.MOV (H.264 + AAC stereo)	AVCHD, MP4
Included Memory:	79.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional IR (ML-L3)	Optional Wireless (RMT-DSLR1) or Wired (RM-S1AM/RM-L1AM)
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI, 3.5mm Stereo Microphone Jack, IR Remote (2 receivers)	Type-C HDMI Mini Connector (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	2.26	0.53
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	6.84	0.54
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited	8
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	1.4	5.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	24	12
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):	0.20 seconds	0.22 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.23 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.217 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.34 seconds	0.48 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.021 seconds	0.102 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):		Wide-area full AF lag = 0.214s
Startup Time:	2.9 seconds	0.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		0.4 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	5.2 seconds	3.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	350 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		420 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL14	Proprietary NP-FW50
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	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	Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR)
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS	Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	5-way VR Image Stabilization, RAW Support, Electronic Virtual Horizon, Best Shot Selector, 720p HD movies, Subject Tracking AF, Smart Portrait System, Optional 21mm eq. Wide-angle Converter (WC-E75A).	Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization, 1080i HD Video, Auto+, Picture Effects, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, DOF Preview, 5.5fps Full-res Burst Mode (7fps in Cropped "Telezoom" 8MP Mode).