Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon V2 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A6100

Comparison of Nikon V2 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A6100 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon V2 ×
Sony Alpha ILCE-A6100 ×
General
ModelNikon V2Sony Alpha ILCE-A6100
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberV2A6100
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ilce-6100
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20122019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)108120
Width (mm)4659
Height (mm)8267
Weight (g)457512
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Sony A6000
SuccessorNikon V3-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerAptinaSony
Effective megapixels (MP)14.224.2
Sensor format1 inchAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)116.16366.6
Sensor width (mm)13.223.5
Sensor height (mm)8.815.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.863.92
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.71.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score50-
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.2-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.8-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)403-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2304 x 1536(3.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 3072(10.6 mp other)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 12416 x 1586(19.7 mp other)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2832 x 2832(8.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2160(8.4 mp other)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4240 x 2400(10.2 mp other)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5536 x 2160(12.0 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw (14-bit compressed arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)60.611
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x120
  • 640x240
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)1,200120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC soundXAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant; Audio: LPCM, 2ch / Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon 1Sony E
Lens1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VRSony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 81.0024.00 - 75.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)10.00 - 30.0016.00 - 50.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.13
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.03 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2025
Filter thread (mm)4040
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 135 focus areasHybrid Contrast/Phase Detection: Wide (425 points (phase-detection AF)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.47-inch, 1440k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, eye sensor, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +2 m^-1 diopter, eye sensorEVF type; 1.0cm (0.39-inch) 1.44M-dot SVGA OLED, 100% coverage, 1.07x mag. (0.70x 35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter
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)6,40032,000
Minimum iso (native)160100
Iso settingsAuto (ISO 160-6400, 160-3200, 160-800), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; in 1 EV stepsAuto, 100-32000; expandable to 51200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • shade
  • auto wb (with new ambience
  • 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
  • standard and white options)
  • underwater; awb micro adjustment
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire-screen Average, Highlight
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene (Portrait, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto)Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, HDR
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • fill flash
  • fill flash + slow sync
  • rear curtain + slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow sync
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)56
Flash range descriptionGN=6.3m at ISO 160; Range is lens aperture dependent.GN = 6m at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/160
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionAccessory portMulti Interface Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
  • raw (14-bit compressed arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
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
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional ml-l3 ir remote
  • optional wired or wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi out (type c
  • mini)
  • multi accessory port
  • stereo mic jack (3.5mm)
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • multi interface shoe
  • multi micro usb
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.32-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.32-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.31-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)60.611
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4076
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)58.811
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)4033
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)62.511
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)4031
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.07-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.39-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus, Auto-area AF mode = 0.148s-
Startup time (s)2.1-
Play -> record time (s)0.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310420
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-380
Battery life, video (minutes)-125
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL21Proprietary NP-FW50
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL21 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • viewnx 2 / short movie creator cd-rom
  • free downloads of sony imaging edge remote
  • viewer and edit
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or white.-



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