Nikon P600 vs Sony A100
65 Imaging
40 Features
57 Overall
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64 Imaging
49 Features
38 Overall
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Nikon P600 vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D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
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Nikon P600 vs Sony A100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P600 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Sony A100
P600 | A100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | July 2006 | Fresher by 92 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Nikon P600
A100 | P600 |
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Common features in the Nikon P600 and Sony A100
P600 | A100 | |||
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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).
Examine the Nikon P600 vs Sony A100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P600 and A100 is 65 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Nikon P600 vs Sony A100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P600 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
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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 |