Sony Alpha 5100 vs Nikon Coolpix B600

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 5100 Nikon Coolpix B600
      BrandSonyNikon
      ModelAlpha 5100Coolpix B600
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 5000
      MSRP$549 (body only), $699 (with 16-50 PZ lens)$329/£329/€359
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 5100 Nikon Coolpix B600
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel16.76 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600125 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha 5100 Nikon Coolpix B600
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normalFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOSTM Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3 frames, high/low settings
      Focus Sony Alpha 5100 Nikon Coolpix B600
      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
      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 Points179
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 5100 Nikon Coolpix B600
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length4.3 - 258 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1440 mm
      Optical Zoom60x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation3 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 5100 Nikon Coolpix B600
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 5100 Nikon Coolpix B600
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Sony Alpha 5100 Nikon Coolpix B600
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec1 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7 fps at 16 MP for up to 7 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Alpha 5100 Nikon Coolpix B600
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      auto
      fill-flaw
      slow sync
      redeye reduction
      Flash Range4.00 m at ISO 1006.80 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV : only 3 frames) selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Alpha 5100 Nikon Coolpix B600
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAuto, Program
      Metering Range-1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 5100 Nikon Coolpix B600
      DxO Low Light ISO1347
      DxO Color Depth23.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.7
      DxO Overall Score80
      Video Sony Alpha 5100 Nikon Coolpix B600
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 5100 Nikon Coolpix B600
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 5100 Nikon Coolpix B600
      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
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or PC
      Environmental Sony Alpha 5100 Nikon Coolpix B600
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 5100 Nikon Coolpix B600
      Dimensions110 x 63 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.48 x 1.42")122 x 82 x 99 mm (4.8 x 3.23 x 3.9")
      Weight (inc. batteries)283 g (0.62 lb / 9.98 oz)500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 5.5 x 5.25"7.5 x 6.3 x 5.1"
      Package Weight1.315 lb1.93 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 5100 Nikon Coolpix B600
      Battery PackNP-FW50EN-EL12
      Battery Life400 shots280 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage83 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 5100 Nikon Coolpix B600
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, continuous 3-5 shotYes (3 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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