Sony A6000 vs Nikon D7100
| Sony A6000 |
Nikon D7100 |
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| Build | Durable magnesium alloy chassis with plastic inserts. Dimensions: 120 x 67 x 45 mm. Weight: 344g with battery. Score: 8.5/10 |
Durable magnesium alloy chassis with plastic inserts. Dimensions: 136 x 107 x 76 mm Weight: 765g with battery. Score: 8/10 |
| Resolution | 24.3 MP Score: 8/10 |
24.1 MP Score: 8/10 |
| Screen Size |
3″ LCD tilting screen. Score: 8/10 |
3.2″ LCD screen. Score: 7.5/10 |
| Image Stabilisation |
Image stabilisation supported on lens. Score: 8/10 |
Image stabilisation supported on lens. Score: 8/10 |
| Video Recording |
Score: 7.5/10 |
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| Manual Focus |
Yes, with rapid auto-focus. Score: 9/10 |
Yes, electronic rangefinder can be used. Score: 7/10 |
| Media Formats |
JPEG, RAW, MOV Score: 8/10 |
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| Storage | Compatible memory sticks, SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards Score: 8.5/10 |
Two slots for SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards Score: 9/10 |
| Battery & Extras |
Li-ion rechargeable battery that lasts approx. 360 shots. Also includes AC adaptor, Body cap, Eyepiece cup, Micro USB cable, Power cord, Shoulder strap. Built in WiFi with NFC. Score: 7/10 |
Li-ion rechargeable battery that lasts approx. 950 shots. Also includes Quick Charger, USB Cable, Strap, Eyepiece Cap, Rubber Eyecup, Body Cap, Accessory Shoe Cap, Nikon ViewNX 2 CD and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens (if bought in a kit). Score: 8.5/10 |
| MSRP price: |
$449 / €549 / £449 (body only) Score: 9/10 |
$899 / €799 / £595 (body only) Score: 7.5/10 |
Sony A6000 Score: 83
Nikon D7100 Score: 80
The Sony Alpha A6000 edges out in the overall score, but this doesn’t mean that it’s a better camera for you. In a nutshell, the Sony digital camera is a more versatile and easier to use, so would suit novice or amateur photographers who want a capable camera that represents good value for money and is relatively quick and easy to use.
The Nikon D7100 requires a little more effort to learn and use but in the right hands, produces beautiful photos and would probably be the choice in this face-off for most amateur and even some professional photographers.
To conclude, here’s what we particularly liked and disliked about each camera:
What We Liked About The Sony Alpha A6000 Camera
- Lightweight, compact design
- Excellent image quality with DRO / HDR modes for extended dynamic range
- Highly customisable buttons and funcion menu
- Fast 11fps continuous shooting
- Very fast auto-focus
- Tilting rear screen
- Good value for money
What We Disliked About The Sony Alpha A6000 Camera
- Low-light performance could be better
- Slow start up
- No quick way to alter the auto-focus point, sometimes leading the camera to focus on the wrong parts of the shot
- No touch-screen
- No 3.5mm jack for external microphones
- To improve the feature set, apps must be purchased
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What We Liked About The Nikon D7100 Camera
- Solid build quality that is dust and water-proof and feels good in the hand
- Excellent image quality with excellent ISO noise performance
- Fast-shooting
- Great battery life
What We Disliked About The Nikon D7100 Camera
- Often struggles with white balance resulting in overexposure in some photos
- Lack of built-in WiFi
- No touch-screen
- Lack of aperture control in video mode
- Autofocus a little slow, especially in video mode
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Bear in mind that this review was done with the standard kit – both manufacturs offer a variery of lenses for these cameras.
