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| Predecessor: |
Nikon V2
V2 vs V3 |
Sony A6000
A6000 vs A6100 |
| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | V3 | A6100 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCE-6100 | |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1199.95 | $849.99 |
| Street Price: | $1,196.95 | $648.00 |
| Date Available: | 2014-04-15 | 2019-10-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
14.3 oz
(404 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
18.1 oz
(512 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.3 in. (111 x 65 x 33 mm) |
4.7 x
2.6 x
2.3 in. (120 x 67 x 59 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 18.4 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 2.52 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.7x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 52 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.8 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.7 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 384 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
5232 x 3488
(18.2 MP,
3:2), 3920 x 2616 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 2608 x 1744 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 9600 x 920 (8.8 MP, Other), 4800 x 920 (4.4 MP, Other), 1536 x 4800 (7.4 MP, Other), 1536 x 9600 (14.7 MP, Other) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4240 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2400 (10.2 MP, Other), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2832 x 2832 (8.0 MP, 1:1), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 12416 x 1586 (19.7 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 5536 x 2160 (12.0 MP, Other), 3872 x 2160 (8.4 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), Compressed 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG | JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW (14-bit compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 60.0 | 11.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (120p) 768x288 (400p) 416x144 (1200p) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (15p/12p/8p/6p/4p/3p/2p/1p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio | XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant; Audio: LPCM, 2ch / Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
| Lens: | 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-Zoom | Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 81mm | 24 - 75mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 10 - 30mm | 16 - 50mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.13x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) - f/16 with 7-blade rounded aperture | f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 40.5mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areas, the center 105 areas support phase-detection AF; Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas; Subject tracking; Face-priority AF | Hybrid Contrast/Phase Detection: Wide (425 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot / Tracking ( Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot); Real-time Eye AF, Real-time Eye AF for animal |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Included, detachable DF-N1000 EVF: 0.48-inch, 2359k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, eye sensor, 16mm eyepoint (-1.0 m-1; from viewfinder eyepiece protective glass), -3 to +1 m-1 diopter adjustment, eye sensor, brightness adjustment | EVF type; 1.0cm (0.39-inch) 1.44M-dot SVGA OLED, 100% coverage, 1.07x mag. (0.70x 35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | 2,359,000 dots | 1,440,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.07x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.7x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 32000 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 160 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 | Auto, 100-32000; expandable to 51200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (custom); All except preset manual with fine tuning | Auto WB (with new Ambience, Standard and White options), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7 (15-step), Custom, Underwater; AWB micro adjustment |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/16000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire-screen Average, Highlight |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene modes (Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto); Creative mode (includes creative pallet, HDR, easy panorama, soft, miniature effect, selective color, cross process, and toy camera effect); Best Moment Capture mode (includes Slow View, Active Selection, and Smart Photo Selector); Advanced movie mode (includes HD movie, slow motion, fast motion, jump cut, and 4-second movie); Motion Snapshot | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, HDR, Sweep Panorama, Slow & Quick Motion |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds | 2 , 10, 10 (3 or 5 frames) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Fill flash, fill flash + slow sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction + slow sync, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain + slow sync | Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Range is lens aperture dependent | GN = 6m at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 (mechanical shutter), 1/60 (electronic shutter) | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Nikon 1 Accessory Shoe | Multi Interface Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | Compressed 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG | RAW (14-bit compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio | XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant; Audio: LPCM, 2ch / Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator |
| Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 IR remote | Optional wired or Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
| Connections (extended): | Micro (Type D) HDMI, stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm) | Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Multi Micro USB, 3.5mm microphone jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 70 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 60.0 | 11.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 40 | 76 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 60.0 | 11.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 40 | 33 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 58.7 | 11.0 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 40 | 31 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.07 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.049 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.34 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.047 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF shutter lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.120s | |
| Startup Time: | 2.0 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.9 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 310 shots | 420 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 380 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | 125 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL20a | Proprietary NP-FW50 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL20a Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | Free downloads of Sony Imaging Edge Remote, Viewer and Edit |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | New 18.4MP CX-format CMOS sensor, EXPEED 4A image processor, 20fps full-res burst mode with AF (up to 60fps with AF locked), 1080p60 Full HD movies, built-in Wi-Fi. New 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom lens, DF-N1000 Electronic Viewfinder and GR-N1010 Grip included in bundle. Available in black only. | |
