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Nikon A vs Sony RX1

Portability
88 Imaging
58 Features
48 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
57 Overall
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Nikon A vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Nikon A vs Sony RX1 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon A and Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the A (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The A was released 4 months later than the RX1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the A grades vs the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Sony RX1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Nikon A

		

		

			
 RX1 A 
Display resolution1229k921kCrisper display (+308k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon A and Sony RX1

		

		

			
 A RX1 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2013Same age
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon A vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A vs the RX1.
Nikon A vs Sony RX1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A and RX1 is 88 and 79 respectively.
Nikon A vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon A vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A and RX1.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX1 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively.
	
			Nikon A vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon A vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon A vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon A as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
 has manual focus
 high flash sync (1/2,000s)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
82
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon A Street photography factors
Sony RX1 Street photography factors
71
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than others in class (299 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
66
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 good high ISO (25,600)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 heavier than competitors (482g)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon A Sports photography information
Sony RX1 Sports photography information
47
 MP count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 fixed focal length (28mm)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 low battery pack (230 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
53
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 fixed focal length (35mm)
 max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 bad battery (270 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Nikon A Travel photography information
Sony RX1 Travel photography information
63
 lighter than others in class (299 grams)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 low battery pack (230 per charge)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
 good megapixels (24MP)
 built-in flash
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 bad battery (270 CIPA)
 heavier than competitors (482 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon A as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony RX1 as a Landscape photography camera
54
 has manual focus
 screen size is good (3")
 MP count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (28mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no image stabilization
 low battery pack (230 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
65
 focusing manually
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (35mm)
 no image stabilization
 bad battery (270 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon A as a Vlogging camera
 Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
31
 features face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (299g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have external mic socket
34
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 features face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has mic jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 heavier than competitors (482 grams)
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Nikon A vs Sony RX1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A and Sony RX1
 Nikon Coolpix ASony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-06 2013-02-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT LCD monitor Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 11.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 93
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.8 14.3
DXO Low light score 1164 2534
Other
Battery life 230 images 270 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $778 $2,798