Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 3.2 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 25600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 24 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CMOS |
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Image sensor format | DX |
Sensor size | 0.93 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 25.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 24.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | Expeed 4 |
Lens mount | Nikon F |
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Optical zoom | 7.8 x |
Digital zoom | 7.8 x |
Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x |
Minimum aperture | 3.5 |
Maximum aperture | 4.5 |
AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp |
Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Contrast autofocus | yes |
Contrast adjustment | yes |
Brightness adjustment | yes |
Autofocus in recording mode | yes |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5x |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | yes |
Auto Focus (AF) points selection |
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Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Number of focus points | 39 |
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 39 |
Image stabiliser | Lens based only |
Filter diameter | 2.05 in |
Phase detection autofocus | yes |
Number of AF points (contrast) | 39 |
Shooting modes |
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Camera shutter type | Electronic |
Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | yes |
Aperture priority | yes |
Manual exposure mode | yes |
Number of exposures | 3 |
Exposure compensation plus | 5 |
Exposure compensation minus | -5 |
Expousure compensation steps |
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Auto exposure lock | yes |
AE EV steps |
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Continuous shooting | yes |
Self-timer delay |
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Histogram | yes |
AE frames | 3 |
WB Bracketing | Yes |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Flash sync speed | 1/200s |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 12 |
Flash modes |
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External flash connection | Hot shoe |
Flash metering system | i-TTL |
External flash | yes |
Continuous drive | 5.0 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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Manual settings | yes |
Self-timer options |
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Speed (JPEG) | 5.0 fps |
Speed (RAW) | 5.0 fps |
Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 0.5±EV |
Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Stereo |
Built-in speakers | yes |
Speaker type | Mono |
Voice recording | yes |
Supported audio file formats | PCM |
Weight | 15.87 oz |
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Width | 4.88 in |
Height | 3.82 in |
Depth | 2.76 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 820 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 1230.0 mAh |
Battery voltage | 7.2 V |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
AC adapter included | Y |
Timelapse recording | yes |
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GPS | yes |
Orientation sensor | yes |
Calendar | yes |
Energy Star certified | no |
Languages support | Multi |
Tripod mounting supported | yes |
ISO |
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ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 25600 |
Maximum image resolution | 6000 x 4000 px |
White balance presets | 12 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats |
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Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | no |
Image stabilization type | No |
Supported aspect ratios |
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Uncompressed format | RAW |
AEB/HDR support | yes |
Screen size | 3.2 in |
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Articulated LCD | yes |
Screen technology | LCD TFT |
Display resolution | 720 x 480 px |
Screen dots | 1037000 |
Touch screen | yes |
Field of view | 100.0 % |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | 95.0 % |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.82 x |
Dioptre correction | yes |
Diopter adjustment (D-D) | -1.7 - 0.5 |
Eye relief | 0.67 in |
Separate info display | no |
Flip-out screen | yes |
Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | Full HD |
Supported video file formats |
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Analog signal format system |
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Camera playback |
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Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 60.0 fps |
Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 60.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 60.0 fps |
Body type | SLR |
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Body material | Plastic |
Colour of product |
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Anti-dust system | yes |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Compatible memory cards |
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Memory slots | 1 |
Storage types |
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Camera file system |
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HDMI | no |
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HDMI connector type | Mini |
USB port | yes |
USB version | 2.0 |
Microphone port | yes |
Wireless | Built-In |
Supported WiFi types | IEEE 802.11g |
Remote control | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
Bluetooth | no |
Firewire | no |
In late 2015, many (if not most) consumers are likely to shop based on price and capability, rather than according to whether a certain model contains a mirror or not. In this category, you'll find both mirrorless and DSLR cameras that are highly capable under a variety of shooting situations, offer built-in high-spec viewfinders - either optical and electronic - and a bevy of external controls. Read more
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