Nikon A vs Sony RX100 VI
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Nikon A vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Introduced June 2018
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 V
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 VII

Nikon A vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon A and Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the A (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very well matched but the A (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The A was revealed 6 years before the RX100 VI and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A grades versus the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon A vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Sony RX100 VI
A | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Nikon A
RX100 VI | A | |||
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Introduced | June 2018 | ![]() | June 2013 | More recent by 60 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon A and Sony RX100 VI
A | RX100 VI | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Nikon A vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Nikon A and Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A vs the RX100 VI.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A and RX100 VI is 88 and 88 respectively.

Nikon A vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A and RX100 VI.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VI will resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older A is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Nikon A vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-06-06 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.50 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 lb) | 301 grams (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1164 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $778 | $1,198 |