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Sony Alpha NEX C3 16MP Digital Camera vs Nikon D80 10.2MP DSLR Camera

Sony Alpha NEX-C3 16MP Digital Camera vs Nikon D80 10.2MP DSLR Camer comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Sony Alpha NEX-C3 16MP Digital Camera	Nikon D80 10.2MP DSLR Camera
key specs
Camera Type	Digital Camera	DSLR Camera
Effective Pixels	16.2 MP	10.2 MP
Sensor Type	CMOS	CCD
Display Size	3 inch	2.5 inch
Battery Type	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Display Type	-	TFT LCD
general
Brand	Sony	Nikon
Model	Alpha NEX-C3 16MP Digital Camera	D80 10.2MP DSLR Camera
Model Name	Alpha NEX-C3	D80
Color	Pink	Black
Type	Digital Camera	DSLR Camera
Effective Pixels	16.2 MP	10.2 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)	4.3 x 1.3 x 2.4 inch	132 x 103 x 77 mm
Lens Attachment	SEL 18135	-
Temperature	0 to 40	0 to 40
Model Number	-	D80
Tripod Socket	-	Yes
Weight	-	585 GM
Ports	-	USB 2.0 Hi-speed mini-B connector SD card slot supports firmware updates via SD cards
Accessory Shoe	-	Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
sensor features
Sensor Type	CMOS	CCD
Maximum ISO	6400 ISO	1600 ISO
Maximum FPS	11	-
Sensor Size	-	23.6 mm x 15.8 mm
Sensor Technology	-	Nikon DX format
lens features
Manual Focus	Yes	-
Dust Reduction	Yes	-
Aperture Range	-	Instant-return type, with Depth-of-field Preview Button
viewfinder features
View Finder	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 1.07x	Approx. 0.94x with 50mm lens at infinity -1.0m-1
Viewfinder Eye Point	23 mm	19.5mm
View Finder Type	-	Fixed eye-level pentaprism
Viewfinder Coverage	-	95%
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment	-	-2.0 to +1.0m-1
focus features
Auto Focus	Yes	-
Focus Points	425	-
Focus Mode	-	1 Single Area AF Focuses only on subjects in the selected area. Selection can be made from any one of the eleven AF spot sensors. 2 Dynamic Area AF Focuses on subject in the selected area, but follows the subject if it moves from its original position, shifting instantly and automatically to the focus area into which the subject has moved. 3 Auto-area AF measures all 11 focus areas, automatically determines which of them are on the primary subject, and activates only those areas.
White Balancing	-	Auto TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor, six manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting Kelvin, preset white balance white balance bracketing also available
exposure features
Exposure Mode	Manual	Three-mode through-the-lens TTL exposure metering 1 3D Color Matrix Metering II type G and D lenses color matrix metering II other CPU lenses metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor. 2 Center-weighted Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, or 10mm dia. circle in center of frame. 3 Spot Meters 3.5mm dia. circle about 2.5% of frame centered on active focus area on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used, or if Auto-area AF is selected
AE Lock/Exposure Lock	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5.0EV(1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)	1 EV 0 to 20 3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering. 2 EV 2 to 20 spot metering
Manual Exposure	Yes	-
shutter features
Self-timer	Yes	Yes
Shutter Type	-	Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter
Shutter Speed	-	30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb
flash features
External Flash	Yes	-
Flash Modes	-	1 Auto 2 Fill-in flash 3 Red-eye Reduction, 4 Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 5 Slow Sync, 6 Rear-curtain Sync 7 Off
image features
Slow Motion	Yes	-
Image Format	-	Compressed NEF RAW 12-bit compression, JPEG JPEG baseline-compliant
Gross Pixel	-	10.75 MP
Image Sizing	-	3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
Picture Angle	-	Allows up to 170-degree viewing angle
display features
Display Size	3 inch	2.5 inch
Display Type	-	TFT LCD
Display Resolution	-	230,000 dots
LCD Display	-	TFT LCD
LCD Display Image Resolution	-	230000 dots
connectivity features
USB	Yes	Yes
GPS	No	-
Wifi	Yes	-
Wireless Connectivity	Yes	-
storage and power features
Upgradable Memory	Yes	Yes
Card Type	SD	SD memory card, SDHC compatible
Battery Type	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Power Requirement	-	One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, MB-D80 battery pack optional with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or six AA alkaline LR6, Ni-MH HR6, lithium FR6 batteries, or nickel-manganese ZR6 AA batteries, AC Adapter EH-5 optional
Batteries Included	-	Yes
Battery Life	-	Up to 2,700 shots with fully charged EN-EL3e battery
modes and functions features
Delete Function	-	Yes
Shooting Modes	-	1 Single frame shooting mode 2 Continuous shooting mode approx. 3 frames per second 3 Self-timer 4 Delayed remote mode 5 Quick-response remote mode

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