Side by side comparison and review of Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm and Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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Lens Included | DT 18-55mm lens | AF-S DX 18-105mm VR lens |
Height | 9.75 cm | 10.65 cm |
Width | 13.21 cm | 13.55 cm |
Depth | 8.07 cm | 7.6 cm |
Weight | 543 g | 675 g |
Body Material | Magnesium alloy | Magnesium alloy |
Protection | - | Splashproof, dust-resistant |
Optical Zoom | 3x | 5.8x |
Navigation | GPS receiver | - |
SENSOR | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Sensor Resolution | 24.3 Megapixel | 24.1 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Exmor APS HD CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 24,700,000 pixels | 24,710,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 24,300,000 pixels | 24,100,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | - | Yes |
Sensor Features | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating | Self Cleaning Sensor Unit |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE) | Optical |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | - |
Sensors | - | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Image Processor | BIONZ | EXPEED 3 |
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LENS | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM II | Zoom lens - 5.8x zoom - 18 - 105 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX ED VR |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27 - 82.5mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 45 cm |
Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | 76 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual |
Lens Construction | 7 groups / 8 elements | 11 groups / 15 elements |
Filter Size | 55 mm | 67 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | - | Nikon F |
Features | ED glass, aspherical lens, Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) | ED glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) |
FOCUSING | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Auto Focus | TTL phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 15 | 51 |
Auto Focus Features | Predictive Focus Control | - |
AE/AF Control | Subject-tracking AF | Dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking AF, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
Face Detection | Face Recognition, Smile Capture, Smile Shutter | Face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | - |
Viewfinder Diagonal Size | 0.5" | - |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,359,296 pixels | - |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 1.09x | 0.94x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +3 | -2 to +1 |
Viewfinder Frames | - | Autofocus frame |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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ISO (Max) | 16000 | 25600 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO auto (100-1600), ISO 100 - 16000 | ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO 100-6400 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Centre-weighted, 3D colour matrix II, colour matrix II, spot (2.5%) |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1200 | - |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View | Autumn colour, landscape, portrait mode, close-up, party/indoor, beach/snow, night portrait, PET, Children, food, night landscape, dawn/dusk, sports mode, sunset, candle, blossom |
Special Effects | Black & White, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, landscape, portrait, miniature, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key | Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, HDR, Silhouette, Colour sketch, Colour outline, Perspective Control, Selective Colour, High Key, Night Vision, Low Key, Image Overlay, Quick retouch |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, 2500K - 10000K |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps | 5 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/250sec |
Exposure Range | EV -2-17 (ISO 100) | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3.2" LCD display |
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Display Format | 921,600 pixels | 1,228,800 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Rotating | Built-in |
Display Features | Contrast control, display brightness control | Display brightness control |
FLASH | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 10 | 12 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, FP flash (high-speed synchro), rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | - |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | - | Sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card | Dual SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card | - | 8 GB SDHC |
Image Storage | 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832 3008 x 2000 |
6000 x 4000 - DX format 6000 x 3368 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 4800 x 3200 - 1.3x crop 4800 x 2696 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9) 4494 x 3000 - DX format 4496 x 2528 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 3600 x 2400 - 1.3x crop 3600 x 2024 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9) 2992 x 2000 - DX format 2992 x 1680 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 2400 x 1600 - 1.3x crop 2400 x 1344 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9) |
Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 3Mbps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Battery Type | Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion | Nikon EN-EL15 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Sony NP-FM500H Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Nikon EN-EL15 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 510 shots (EVF on) Photo shooting - 560 shots (LCD Monitor on) |
Photo shooting - 950 shots |
CONNECTIONS | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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Connectivity Features | - | Wi-Fi ready |
Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | HDMI output USB 2.0 Remote control |
USB 2.0 HDMI output Remote control Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
FEATURES | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 8 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 10 frames per second | 6 frames per second, 7 frames per second |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - |
Additional Features | RGB primary colour filter, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, LCD live view mode, shadow point display, highlight point display, Quick AF Live View, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, built-in help guide, 25p Cinema Mode, automatic display brightness adjustment, peripheral illumination correction, 3D Sweep Panorama technology, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Shade Correction, NR Slow Shutter, High ISO NR, Quick AF Full HD movie recording, Smart Teleconverter, AUTO+ (Advanced AUTO) mode, BRAVIA Sync function, PhotoTV HD, Translucent Mirror technology | Date/time stamp, depth-of-field preview button, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, GPS ready, in-camera red-eye fix, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, Active D-Lighting technology, Dust Delete Data system, Scene Recognition System (SRS), automatic display brightness adjustment, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Eye-Fi Card Ready, High ISO NR, no anti-aliasing filter, noise reduction over long exposures, Lens Distortion Correction |
OTHERS | Sony Alpha SLT-A65VL + DT 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable | Eyepiece cover, lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser, Sony Image Data Converter SR, Sony Image Data Lightbox SR | Drivers & Utilities, Nikon ViewNX 2 |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |