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Nikon P600 vs Sony A100

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Nikon P600 vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replacement is Nikon P610
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2006
  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Newer Model is Sony A550
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Nikon P600 vs Sony A100 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon P600 vs Sony A100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the P600 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P600 was introduced 7 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P600 scores vs the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Sony A100

 P600 A100 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2006Fresher by 92 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Nikon P600

 A100 P600 

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Sony A100

 P600 A100 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon P600 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P600 features outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the P600 against the A100.

Nikon P600 vs Sony A100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P600 and A100 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P600 and A100.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P600 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Nikon P600 will show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent P600 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon P600 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 Portrait photography info
Sony A100 Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 Street photography information
Sony A100 Street photography information
50
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (565g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P600
Sports photography with Sony A100
53
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography highlights
Sony A100 Travel photography highlights
59
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
45
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography factors
Sony A100 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P600
Vlogging with Sony A100
59
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (565g)
9
can't record video
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Nikon P600 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Sony A100
 Nikon Coolpix P600Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P600 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-02-07 2006-07-31
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m -
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565g (1.25 lbs) 638g (1.41 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $750 $1,000