Sony DSLR-A390 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Sony DSLR-A390 Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon P310 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the P310.

Detailed specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Nikon Coolpix P310

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	DSLR-A390	P310
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$599.99	$329.95
Street Price:	$506.68	$168.95
Date Available:	2010-07-15	2012-02-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	19.4 oz (549 g) includes batteries	6.8 oz (194 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.0 x 3.8 x 3.3 in. (128 x 97 x 84 mm)	4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. (103 x 58 x 32 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony	BSI
Effective Megapixels:	14.2	16.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.16 microns	1.34 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2, 16:9	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	66
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.5
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	607
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4592 x 3056 (14.0 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 2576 (11.8 MP, 16:9), 3408 x 2272 (7.7 MP, 3:2), 3408 x 1920 (6.5 MP, 16:9), 2288 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 2288 x 1280 (2.9 MP, Other)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW	JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a	7.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		1920x1080 (30p)
Movie File Format:
Composite Video Out:	No	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony Alpha (Minolta A)	n/a
Lens:	Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM	Zoom-Nikkor VR
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	24 - 100mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	4.3 - 17.9mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	4.20x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T)	f/1.8 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele) - ???
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		2 cm to Infinity 0.8 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	55.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 2x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF	Contrast Detection with Subject Tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.74x mag., 19.7mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.49x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.74x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,400 dots	921,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:		No
Selfie Screen:		No
Max Playback Zoom:	14.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto (auto gain from ISO 100 to 1600), Fixed range auto (ISO 100 to 400, 100 to 800), ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400), Hi 2 (equivalent to 12800 in High ISO monochrome special effects mode)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	40-segment honeycomb pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View	21 scene modes plus special effects including Soft Focus, Sepia, High Key, Low Key, High Contrast and High ISO Monochrome
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	10 or 2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off	Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW
Movie File Format:
Included Memory:		90.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:
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
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wireless
Connections (extended):	DC input, min-HDMI	HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
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):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):		7.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		5
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):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		230 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	500 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-FH50	Proprietary EN-EL12
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FH50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Software/USB Driver CD-ROM	Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X (v. 10.4+)	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:		Optical VR Image Stabilization, f/1.8 Maximum Aperture Lens, 1080p Full HD Movies w/ Stereo Sound, 21 Scene modes including Backlight HDR and Easy Panorama, Subject Tracking AF, Smart Portrait System. Available in black.