Nikon D7100 vs Sony A6000
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Nikon D7100 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Superseded the Nikon D7000
- Later Model is Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Replaced the Sony NEX-6
- Replacement is Sony A6300
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Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon D7100 and Sony A6000, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D7100 (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D7100 was revealed 12 months before the A6000 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the D7100 grades against the A6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Sony A6000
| D7100 | A6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Nikon D7100
| A6000 | D7100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2014 |  | April 2013 | More recent by 12 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Sony A6000
| D7100 | A6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon D7100 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D7100 has got external measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the D7100 compared to the A6000.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D7100 and A6000 is 59 and 85 respectively.
Nikon D7100 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D7100 and A6000.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older D7100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon D7100 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
| Nikon D7100 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon D7100 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-04-25 | 2014-04-23 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 179 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,229k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 765 gr (1.69 lb) | 344 gr (0.76 lb) |
| Dimensions | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 83 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.2 | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.7 | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1256 | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 950 photos | 360 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Two | Single |
| Retail pricing | $800 | $548 |