In depth comparison and review of Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm and Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | DT 18-55mm lens | 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm lens |
Height | 9.55 cm | 7.15 cm |
Width | 12.86 cm | 11.33 cm |
Depth | 7.77 cm | 3.75 cm |
Weight | 492 g | 313 g |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Black | White | Silver |
Protection | - | Waterproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant, shakeproof |
Optical Zoom | 3x | 2.5x |
Navigation | - | GPS receiver, GPS/GLONASS receiver |
SENSOR | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.1 Megapixel | 14.2 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Exmor APS HD CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 20,400,000 pixels | 15,130,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,100,000 pixels | 14,200,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm) | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
Sensor Features | Anti-Dust coating | - |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE) | - |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | - |
Sensors | - | Magnetometer, altimeter, digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm |
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Image Processor | BIONZ | EXPEED 3A |
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LENS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM II - zoom | Zoom lens - 2.5x zoom - 11 - 27.5 mm - f/3.5-5.6 - zoom |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27 - 82.5mm | 30 - 74mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 30 cm |
Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | 72 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual |
Lens Construction | 7 groups / 8 elements | 6 groups / 8 elements |
Filter Size | 55 mm | 40.5 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | - | Nikon 1 |
Features | Aspherical lens, Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) | ED glass, aspherical lens |
FOCUSING | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 15 | 135 |
Auto Focus Features | Manual Focus Check Live View | - |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
Face Detection | Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Face Recognition, Smile Shutter | Yes |
VIEWFINDER | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | - |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | - |
Viewfinder Diagonal Size | 0.5" | - |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440,000 pixels | - |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | - |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.88x | - |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +4 | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Features | Auto eye sensor | - |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm |
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ISO (Max) | 16000 | 6400 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 100-16000 | ISO auto (160-800), ISO auto (160-3200), ISO auto (160-6400), ISO 160-6400 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Centre-weighted, spot, matrix |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1200 | - |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View | Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, night landscape, Underwater |
Special Effects | Black & White, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, landscape, portrait, miniature, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key | Neutral, Vivid, Custom Effect, monochrome, landscape, portrait |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, Underwater |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 5 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 2 or 3 EV steps | - |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/60sec |
DISPLAY | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm |
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Type | 2.7" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Display Format | 460,800 pixels | 921,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Built-in |
Display Features | Contrast control, display brightness control | - |
FLASH | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 10 | 5 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control, flash exposure bracketing | AF illuminator |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | - |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | - | Sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm |
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Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
Included Memory Card | 8 GB SDHC | 16 GB SDHC |
Image Storage | 5456 x 3632 3872 x 2576 2736 x 1824 |
4608 x 3072 3456 x 2304 2304 x 1536 |
Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 240 - 400 fps H.264 - 320 x 120 - 1200 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm |
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Battery Type | Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Nikon EN-EL20 Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific |
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Details | 1 x Sony NP-FM500H Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1600 mAh (included) | 1 x Nikon EN-EL20 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 690 shots (EVF on) Photo shooting - 700 shots (LCD Monitor on) |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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Connectivity Features | - | Wi-Fi ready |
Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | - |
Connector Type | HDMI output USB 2.0 |
USB 2.0 HDMI output |
FEATURES | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 8 frames per second | 5 frames per second, 30 frames per second, 15 frames per second, 60 frames per second |
Additional Features | RGB primary colour filter, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, shadow point display, highlight point display, Dynamic Range Optimizer, built-in help guide, automatic display brightness adjustment, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), AUTO+ (Advanced AUTO) mode, Superior Auto mode, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, BRAVIA Sync function, Auto Object Framing, Translucent Mirror technology | Audio recording, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, face detection, Depth Indicator, Eye-Fi Card Ready, Action Control, Smart Photo Selector, Motion Snapshot |
OTHERS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58K + DT 18-55mm | Nikon 1 AW1 + 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, shoulder strap, USB cable, DVD disc | Carrying strap, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, USB cable, O-ring, O-ring protector |
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Software | Sony PlayMemories Home, Sony Image Data Converter 4.0 | Drivers & Utilities, Nikon ViewNX 2, Nikon Short Movie Creator |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -10 °C |
Underwater Use | - | Yes |
Underwater Depth | - | Up to 15 m |