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3.2 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | ||||
51200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | ||||
21 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | ||||
5568 x 3712 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 | 22.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 21.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5568 x 3712 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | Expeed 5 |
Lens mount | Nikon F |
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Optical zoom | 5.0 x |
Digital zoom | 1.0 x |
Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x |
Minimum aperture | 3.5 |
Maximum aperture | 2.8 |
AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp |
Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Contrast autofocus | yes |
Autofocus in recording mode | yes |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5x |
Autofocus | Center |
Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | yes |
Auto Focus (AF) points selection | Manual |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Number of focus points | 153 |
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 153 |
Image stabiliser | Lens based only |
Filter diameter | 2.83 in |
Phase detection autofocus | yes |
Number of AF points (contrast) | 153 |
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 | 2 |
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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AE frames |
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WB Bracketing | Yes |
Subject / scene modes | no |
Flash sync speed | 1/250s |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash modes |
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External flash connection | Hot shoe |
Flash metering system | i-TTL |
External flash | yes |
Continuous drive | 10.0 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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3D support | yes |
Manual settings | yes |
Self-timer options |
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Speed (JPEG) | 10.0 fps |
Speed (RAW) | 10.0 fps |
Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 1.0±EV |
Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Stereo |
Speaker type | Mono |
Audio system | Stereo |
Supported audio file formats | PCM |
Weight | 26.81 oz |
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Width | 5.79 in |
Height | 4.53 in |
Depth | 3.19 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 1240 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
AC adapter included | Y |
Timelapse recording | yes |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | no |
Energy Star certified | no |
Languages support |
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Tripod mounting supported | yes |
Tripod thread | 1.0 in |
Image editing modes | Trimming |
ISO |
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ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 51200 |
Boosted ISO minimum | 50 |
Boosted ISO maximum | 1640000 |
Maximum image resolution | 5568 x 3712 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 | yes |
Image stabilization type | No |
Supported aspect ratios | 4:3 |
Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF |
HDR | yes |
AEB/HDR support | yes |
Screen size | 3.2 in |
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Articulated LCD | yes |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 2359000 |
Touch screen | yes |
Field of view | 100.0 % |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % |
Viewfinder magnification | 1.0 x |
Dioptre correction | yes |
Diopter adjustment (D-D) | -2 - 1 |
Eye relief | 0.63 in |
Separate info display | yes |
Flip-out screen | no |
Second display | no |
Maximum resolution | 3840 x 2160 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | 4K Ultra HD |
Supported video file formats | MOV |
Analog signal format system | NTSC |
Camera playback |
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Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 60.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 10.0 fps |
Body type | SLR |
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Body material | Plastic |
Colour of product | Black |
Anti-dust system | yes |
Environmentally sealed | yes |
Compatible memory cards |
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Dual memory card slots | yes |
Memory slots | 2 |
Storage types |
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Camera file system |
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HDMI | yes |
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HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
HDMI connector type | Mini |
USB port | yes |
USB connector type | Micro-USB B |
USB version | 3.1 |
Headphone port | yes |
Microphone port | yes |
Wireless | Built-In |
Supported WiFi types |
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DC-in jack | yes |
Remote control | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | yes |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
Bluetooth | yes |
Bluetooth version | 4.1 |
Firewire | no |
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