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Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
88 Imaging
58 Features
48 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88 Imaging
57 Features
82 Overall
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Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Nikon A
(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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Replaced the Sony ZV-1
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Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon A and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A (16MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is pretty close but the A (APS-C) and ZV-1 II (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The A was revealed 11 years before the ZV-1 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the A scores versus the ZV-1 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Sony ZV-1 II

		

		

			
 A ZV-1 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Nikon A

		

		

			
 ZV-1 II A 
LaunchedMay 2023June 2013Fresher by 121 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 II

		

		

			
 A ZV-1 II 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon A has outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 II has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") and a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).
Compare the Nikon A and Sony ZV-1 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A versus the ZV-1 II.
Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A and ZV-1 II is 88 and 88 respectively.
Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A and ZV-1 II.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony ZV-1 II will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older A will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon A Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography advice
74
 has manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
74
 manual focus
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 provides face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon A Street photography details
Sony ZV-1 II Street photography details
71
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
80
 screen articulates
 sensor size is nice (1")
 exports RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (292g)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Nikon A Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography info
47
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 can't change focal length (28mm)
 low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery (230 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
66
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 provides tracking focus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon A Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-1 II Travel photography advice
63
 lighter than competitors in class (299g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery (230 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
81
 lighter than competition in class (292g)
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 quite wide (18mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery power (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon A Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography features
54
 has manual focus
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (28mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery (230 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
66
 manual focus
 quite wide (18mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no image stabilization
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon A Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging advice
31
 includes face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (299g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have mic socket
82
 quite wide (18mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have microphone socket
 lighter than competition in class (292 grams)
 no image stabilization
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Nikon A vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A and Sony ZV-1 II
 Nikon Coolpix ASony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-06 2023-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 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
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s 1/100s
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 292g (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $778 $899