Nikon S6100 vs Sony A7R IV
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Superseded the Sony A7R III
- Refreshed by Sony A7R V
Nikon S6100 vs Sony A7R IV Overview
Here, we are matching up the Nikon S6100 vs Sony A7R IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the S6100 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe S6100 was launched 9 years before the A7R IV which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S6100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S6100 scores versus the A7R IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S6100 vs Sony A7R IV Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Sony A7R IV
S6100 | A7R IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Nikon S6100
A7R IV | S6100 | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | February 2011 | More modern by 102 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 460k | Crisper display (+980k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Sony A7R IV
S6100 | A7R IV | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon S6100 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Check the Nikon S6100 vs Sony A7R IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S6100 and the A7R IV.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and A7R IV is 93 and 62 respectively.
Nikon S6100 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and A7R IV.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S6100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R IV will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S6100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2019-07-16 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 61 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 9504 x 6336 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 567 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 665g (1.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 99 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3344 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | 670 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Pricing at release | $195 | $3,498 |