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Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
88 Imaging
57 Features
48 Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix A front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released June 2013
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty close but the A (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The A was introduced 8 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A scores versus the ZV-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 A ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Nikon A

		

		

			
 ZV-1 A 
RevealedMay 2020June 2013Fresher by 84 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon A and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 A ZV-1 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A has outer dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A and the ZV-1.
Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A and ZV-1 is 88 and 88 respectively.
Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A and ZV-1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony ZV-1 will render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon A as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
 manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
73
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 offers face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon A Street photography features
Sony ZV-1 Street photography features
71
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competition (299g)
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
85
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 supports RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 lighter than average (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon A Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography factors
47
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 can't change focal length (28mm)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery life (230 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
71
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 offers tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon A
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
63
 lighter than competition (299 grams)
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 lack of Timelapse function
 bad battery life (230 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
81
 lighter than average (294g)
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 really wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon A
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
54
 manual focus
 good sized screen (3")
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (28mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery life (230 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
70
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon A as a Vlogging camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
31
 has face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (299g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of microphone support
86
 really wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic port
 lighter than average (294 grams)
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Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A and Sony ZV-1
 Nikon Coolpix ASony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A Sony ZV-1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-06 2020-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 11.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1164 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $778 $750