Sony Alpha 6100 vs Nikon Coolpix B500

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6100 Nikon Coolpix B500
      BrandSonyNikon
      ModelAlpha 6100Coolpix B500
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 6000
      MSRP$750 (body only), $850 (w/16-50 lens), $1100 (w/16-50 and 55-210 lenses)$299
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6100 Nikon Coolpix B500
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels25.0 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,00080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 6100 Nikon Coolpix B500
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004608 x 3456
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:94:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, UnderwaterPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, White Set
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 6100 Nikon Coolpix B500
      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-2 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
      Optics Sony Alpha 6100 Nikon Coolpix B500
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length4 - 160 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range23 - 900 mm
      Optical Zoom40x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6100 Nikon Coolpix B500
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6100 Nikon Coolpix B500
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6100 Nikon Coolpix B500
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec1 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps7.4 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp 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      		Up to 7.4 fps at 16 MP for up to 7 Frames
      Flash Sony Alpha 6100 Nikon Coolpix B500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      auto
      fill flash
      slow sync
      rear sync
      wireless
      hi-speed      		TTL Auto
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 1006.90 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6100 Nikon Coolpix B500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAuto
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Video Sony Alpha 6100 Nikon Coolpix B500
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC 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]      		H.264/MP4/MPEG-4
      1920 x 1080p at 15/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      640 x 480 at 25/29.97/100 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 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 LimitUnlimited
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6100 Nikon Coolpix B500
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone InputNo
      Power I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB InputNo
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Power Input, Remote Input)1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6100 Nikon Coolpix B500
      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 wireless or smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6100 Nikon Coolpix B500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 6100 Nikon Coolpix B500
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 59 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.32")114 x 78 x 95 mm (4.49 x 3.07 x 3.74")
      Weight (inc. batteries)396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.65 x 4.55"
      Package Weight1.43 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6100 Nikon Coolpix B500
      Battery PackNP-FW504 x AA
      Battery Life420 shots600 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage20 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 6100 Nikon Coolpix B500
      Self TimerYes (2, 5, 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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