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Comparison of Nikon V2 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A6000 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A6000 ×
Nikon V2 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A6000Nikon V2
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberA6000V2
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-6000
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Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)120108
Width (mm)4546
Height (mm)6782
Weight (g)468457
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony NEX-6-
SuccessorSony A6100Nikon V3
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonyAptina
Effective megapixels (MP)24.314.2
Sensor formatAPS-C1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)366.6116.16
Sensor width (mm)23.513.2
Sensor height (mm)15.68.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.922.86
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.52.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score8250
Dxo color depth score (bit)24.120.2
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.110.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,347403
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4240 x 2400(10.2 mp other)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 2304 x 1536(3.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 3072(10.6 mp other)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo (3d)
  • raw (compressed arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.160.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x120
  • 640x240
Movie max framerate (fps)601,200
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC; XAVC S format added in firmware v2.00MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony ENikon 1
LensSony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 75.0027.00 - 81.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)16.00 - 50.0010.00 - 30.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.133
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2520
Filter thread (mm)4040
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
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Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid Contrast/Phase Detection: Wide (179 points phase-detection AF, 25 points contrast-detection AF), Zone, CenterHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 135 focus areas
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 1.0cm (0.39-inch) 1,440K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.07x mag. (0.70x 35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopterEVF type; 0.47-inch, 1440k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, eye sensor, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +2 m^-1 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking+-
Evf resolution (dots)1,440,0001,440,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.7-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.07-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,6006,400
Minimum iso (native)100160
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; 51200 available with MFNRAuto (ISO 160-6400, 160-3200, 160-800), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; in 1 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto wb
  • awb micro adjustment
  • c filter g7 to m7 (15-step)
  • c. temp 2500 to 9900k
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/16000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, SpotMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, HDRScene (Portrait, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • fill flash
  • fill flash + slow sync
  • rear curtain + slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)65
Flash range descriptionLens dependentGN=6.3m at ISO 160; Range is lens aperture dependent.
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface ShoeAccessory port
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (compressed arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
Included memory (MB)-0
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • ir or wi-fi
  • optional wired
  • optional ml-l3 ir remote
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • multi interface shoe
  • multi micro usb
  • hdmi out (type c
  • mini)
  • multi accessory port
  • stereo mic jack (3.5mm)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.510.32
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.480.32
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.440.31
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.160.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4740
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.158.8
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2240
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.162.5
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2140
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.150.07
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.140.06
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.420.39
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.06
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.151sFull Autofocus, Auto-area AF mode = 0.148s
Startup time (s)2.22.1
Play -> record time (s)0.80.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.32.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360310
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)310-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FW50Proprietary EN-EL21
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL21 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software
  • playmemories home)
  • remote camera control
  • software cd-rom (image data converter 4
  • viewnx 2 / short movie creator cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.6-10.8
  • windows vista sp2/7 sp1/8
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresBionz X image processor, Fast Hybrid AF (179 PDAF and 25 CDAF points), Full HD 1080p60 movies, 11 fps burst mode, Wi-Fi with NFCAvailable in black or white.



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