Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm vs. Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm

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Detailed comparison and review of Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm and Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

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Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm vs. Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording Digital camera - mirrorless system
Lens Included DT 18-55mm lens 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm lens
Height 9.75 cm 6.05 cm
Width 13.21 cm 10.2 cm
Depth 8.07 cm 2.97 cm
Weight 543 g 197 g
Body Material Magnesium alloy -
Enclosure Colour - Black | White | Red
Optical Zoom 3x 2.7x
Navigation GPS receiver -
SENSOR Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Sensor Resolution 24.3 Megapixel 10.1 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type Exmor APS HD CMOS CMOS
Total Pixels 24,700,000 pixels 12,000,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 24,300,000 pixels 10,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Dust Reduction - Yes
Sensor Features Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating -
Image Stabiliser Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE) -
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes -
PROCESSOR Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Image Processor BIONZ EXPEED 3A
LENS Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Type Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM II Zoom lens - 2.7x zoom - 11 - 27.5 mm - f/3.5-5.6 - zoom
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 ED glass, aspherical lens, Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function
FOCUSING Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Auto Focus TTL phase detection TTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 15 135
Auto Focus Features Predictive Focus Control -
AE/AF Control Subject-tracking AF Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF
Face Detection Face Recognition, Smile Capture, Smile Shutter Face-priority AF function
VIEWFINDER Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Viewfinder Type Electronic - OLED -
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour -
Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.5" -
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359,296 pixels -
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% -
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 1.09x -
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +3 -
Field of View Crop Factor 1.5 2.7
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
ISO (Max) 16000 6400
Light Sensitivity ISO auto (100-1600), ISO 100 - 16000 ISO auto (100-800), ISO auto (100-3200), ISO 100-6400, ISO auto (100-6400)
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
Shooting Programs Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View Backlight, night portrait, night landscape, Soft, miniature effect
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 Soft, Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, Selective Colour
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 3 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps -
White Balance Bracketing Yes -
X-sync Speed 1/160 sec 1/60sec
Exposure Range EV -2-17 (ISO 100) -
DISPLAY Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Display Format 921,600 pixels 460,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Rotating Built-in
Display Features Contrast control, display brightness control Display brightness control
FLASH Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Pop-up flash
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 AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Digital Video Format AVCHD, H.264 H.264, MOV
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO 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-A65VL + DT 18-55mm Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Memory Card Slot Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card SD card
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
Image Storage 6000 x 4000
4240 x 2832
3008 x 2000
JPEG 3872 x 2592
JPEG 2896 x 1944
JPEG 1936 x 1296
JPEG 3840 x 2160 - 1080/60i movie mode
JPEG 1920 x 1080 - 1080/30p movie mode
JPEG 1280 x 720 - 720/60p movie mode
JPEG 1280 x 720 - 720/30p movie mode
Video Capture AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
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 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 3Mbps
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-A65VL + DT 18-55mm Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Battery Type Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion Nikon EN-EL20 Lithium Ion
Details Sony NP-FM500H Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) Nikon EN-EL20 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1020 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 510 shots (EVF on)
Photo shooting - 560 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Photo shooting - 220 shots
CONNECTIONS Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Interface HDMI, USB 2.0 HDMI, USB 2.0
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
Remote control
USB 2.0
HDMI output
FEATURES Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 8 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 10 frames per second 5 frames per second, 30 frames per second, 15 frames per second, 60 frames per second
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode -
Additional Features RGB primary colour filter, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, LCD live view mode, shadow point display, highlight point display, Quick AF Live View, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, built-in help guide, 25p Cinema Mode, automatic display brightness adjustment, peripheral illumination correction, 3D Sweep Panorama technology, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Shade Correction, NR Slow Shutter, High ISO NR, Quick AF Full HD movie recording, Smart Teleconverter, AUTO+ (Advanced AUTO) mode, BRAVIA Sync function, PhotoTV HD, Translucent Mirror technology Slow motion playback, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, takes photos while film recording, Active D-Lighting technology, Scene Auto Selector, HDR image enhancement technology, Eye-Fi Card Ready, distortion control, Smart Photo Selector, Motion Snapshot, Live Image Control, Slow View function, Best Moment Capture mode
OTHERS Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Included Accessories Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, carrying case, USB cable
Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser, Sony Image Data Converter SR, Sony Image Data Lightbox SR Drivers & Utilities, Nikon ViewNX 2, Nikon Short Movie Creator
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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