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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,228,800
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
PHYSICAL Environmentally sealed: Yes (Water and dust resistant)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 950
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 179
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
Summary
The Alpha a6000 offers more number of focus points in compare with the D7100: 179 vs 51. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on subjects which are not centred.
The Alpha a6000 has tilting display which will allow the camera owner to shoot high quality selfie photos. The D7100 display is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,228,800 in comparison to 921,600 dots of the Alpha a6000 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The D7100 offers better fastest shutter speed - 1/8000 second.
The Alpha a6000 is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi which will help the camera owner to transfer pictures wirelessly from a camera to a laptop. The D7100 is weather sealed i.e. it will be safe even uncovered if you are out photographing in the rain or snow. The D7100 battery life is better than the Alpha a6000 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to produce 950 shots with the D7100 and only 360 with the Alpha a6000. The Alpha a6000 weighs 344g that is 421g less in comparison with the weight of the D7100. The D7100 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. This feature can be convenient for the travel photographer, to be able to check the picture metadata and see exactly where an image was shot.
The Nikon D7100 has 8 advantages and the Alpha a6000 only 5 so the D7100 is the best choice. Get the lowest price on Amazon