Nikon Coolpix A vs Sony A6100

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Nikon Coolpix A vs Sony A6100

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Nikon Coolpix A advantages over Sony A6100

Bigger pixels
~ 4.79 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
40 mm vs 59 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 76 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sony A6100 advantages over Nikon Coolpix A

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

420 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.0 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
33 vs 17 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Solid alloy body with true twin-dial design; Smaller, lighter, and cheaper than most direct competitors; Excellent image quality, even when compared to interchangeable-lens cameras; Numerous accessories expand upon its capabilities.
Fixed prime lens is not for everybody; Ergonomics could be better; Performance is spotty; Built-in flash is rather weak; Battery life is quite modest.
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The Competition

Compared to Leica X2

Nikon Coolpix A

Leica X2

$1097
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

$1499
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Leica X2

Sony A6100

Leica X2

$648
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$1499
APS-C

Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A6100 vs Leica X2

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Nikon Coolpix A

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$1097
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

$1534
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Sony A6100

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$648
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$1534
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sony A6100 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Nikon Coolpix A

Fujifilm X70

$1097
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Fujifilm X70

Sony A6100

Fujifilm X70

$648
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$699
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

Compare Sony A6100 vs Fujifilm X70

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Nikon Coolpix A

Fujifilm X-T100

$1097
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-T100

$648
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
NFC

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6100 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Sony A6400

Nikon Coolpix A

Sony A6400

$1097
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Sony A6400

Sony A6100

Sony A6400

$648
APS-C

Less expensive

$798
APS-C

Higher extended ISO

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