Nikon D5600 vs Sony Alpha 6100

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 6100
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD5600Alpha 6100
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5500 Sony Alpha 6000
      MSRP$700/€820 body only, $800/€930/£800 w/18-55 AF-P, €1090 w/18-105, $1200/€1140/£990 w/18-140$750 (body only), $850 (w/16-50 lens), $1100 (w/16-50 and 55-210 lenses)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 6100
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel25.0 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 32,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 6100
      ProcessorEXPEED 4BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, ShadePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 6100
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points39425
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      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 VII screen
      Optics Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 6100
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 6100
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 6100
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.82x1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 6100
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps11.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 4 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP      		Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 33 Frames (Raw) / 77 Frames (JPEG)
      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 D5600 Sony Alpha 6100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Flash off
      auto
      fill flash
      slow sync
      rear sync
      wireless
      hi-speed
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1006.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix or center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot meteringTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeIntelligent Hot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 6100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV-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 button
      DXO Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 6100
      DxO Low Light ISO1306
      DxO Color Depth24.1
      DxO Dynamic Range14.0
      DxO Overall Score84
      Video Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 6100
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps      		XAVC S
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [50 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [17 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 28 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      1920 x 1080p @ 29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 @ 59.94 fps      		4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps      		Unlimited
      Terminals Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 6100
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Output1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Power Input, Remote Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 6100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1 LE
      NFC
      Remote Control MC-DC2 (wired), WR-1/WR-R10 (wireless) wireless or smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 6100
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 6100
      Dimensions124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.88 x 3.82 x 2.76")120 x 67 x 59 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.32")
      Weight (inc. batteries)465 g (1.03 lb / 16.40 oz)396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.75 x 6.6 x 5.35"6.2 x 5.65 x 4.55"
      Package Weight1.99 lb1.43 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 6100
      Battery PackEN-EL14NP-FW50
      Battery Life820 shots420 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D5600 Sony Alpha 6100
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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