Nikon D100 vs Sony Alpha 6500

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 6500
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD100Alpha 6500
      Successor ModelNikon D200 Sony Alpha 6600
      MSRP$1400 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 6500
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels6.31 Megapixel25.0 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 6500
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions2240 x 1488, 1504 x 1000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
      Focus Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 6500
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points425
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 6500
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 6500
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size1.8"3.0"
      Screen Resolution118k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 6500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 6500
      Shutter TypeElectronic assist
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps11.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 301 Frames (JPEG) / 107 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 6500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Flash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable)
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 1006.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments.
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
      SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output.
      SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual
      SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash      		TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 6500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 6500
      DxO Low Light ISO1405
      DxO Color Depth24.5
      DxO Dynamic Range13.7
      DxO Overall Score85
      Video Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 6500
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 6500
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 6500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1
      NFC
      Remote Control via Optional vertical grip or software RMT-DSLR2 (sold separately)
      Environmental Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 6500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 6500
      Dimensions144 x 116 x 81 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 3.19")120 x 67 x 53 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.09")
      Weight (inc. batteries)780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.8 x 5.25"
      Package Weight1.77 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 6500
      Battery PackNP-FW50
      Battery Life350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D100 Sony Alpha 6500
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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