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Nikon D5100 vs Sony a7 II
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100 camera
49%

Sony a7 II

sony a7 ii
Winner!
68%
Nikon D5100
vs
Sony a7 II
Price
Brand
Nikon
Sony
Model
D5100
a7 II
Released
2011
2014
Announcement Date
April 05, 2011
November 20, 2014
Camera Type
DSLR
Mirrorless
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
52%
78%
Megapixels
16.2 MP
24.3 MP
Image Resolution
4928 x 3264 px
6000 x 4000 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
15.6 x 23.6 mm
23.9 x 35.8 mm
Sensor Format
APS-C
Full Frame
Frame Rate
4 fps
5 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon F DX
Sony E
Image Processor
Expeed 2
Bionz X
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
50
Maximum ISO (Native)
6,400
51,200
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
50
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
25600
51200
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 8000 s
Autofocus Points
11
117
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentamirror)
Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution
N/A
2,359,000 dots
Video
Video
57%
56%
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HD
Full HD
Max Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
30 p
60 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MPEG-4, MOV, H.264
XAVC S
Features
Features
41%
57%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3"
Screen Resolution
921,000 dots
1,230,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
51%
35%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL14
NP-FW50
Battery Life
2,200 shots
350 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
80%
90%
Portrait (Color Depth)
23.5 bits
24.9 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
13.6 EVs
13.6 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
1183
2449
Scores
Main Features
N/A
60%
Extra Features
N/A
40%
Construction and Durability
N/A
100%
Handling and Ergonomics
N/A
80%
Value for Money
N/A
75%
Total Score
N/A
67%
User Scores
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