• 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.8 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 85.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon DL24-85 advantages over Sony RX100 VA

  • Slower slow-motion
    1200 fps vs 1000 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    85 mm vs 70 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer video battery life
    55 vs 35 minutes
    Capture more video
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 290 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    120 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    60.0 fps vs 23.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Sony RX100 VA advantages over Nikon DL24-85

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Both provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Both provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Sony RX100 IV

Nikon DL24-85
Sony RX100 IV
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $898
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon DL24-85 vs Sony RX100 IV

Sony RX100 VA
Sony RX100 IV
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • Newer
  • $898
  • 1 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony RX100 VA vs Sony RX100 IV

Compared to Canon G7X Mark II

Nikon DL24-85
Canon G7X Mark II
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $699
  • 1 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Nikon DL24-85 vs Canon G7X Mark II

Sony RX100 VA
Canon G7X Mark II
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $699
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony RX100 VA vs Canon G7X Mark II

Compared to Sony RX100 V

Nikon DL24-85
Sony RX100 V
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Touchscreen
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon DL24-85 vs Sony RX100 V

Sony RX100 VA
Sony RX100 V
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Bigger RAW buffer
  • $998
  • 1 inch

Compare Sony RX100 VA vs Sony RX100 V

Compared to Canon G7X Mark III

Nikon DL24-85
Canon G7X Mark III
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC
  • $1054
  • 1 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon DL24-85 vs Canon G7X Mark III

Sony RX100 VA
Canon G7X Mark III
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $1054
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony RX100 VA vs Canon G7X Mark III

Compared to Sony ZV-1

Nikon DL24-85
Sony ZV-1
  • $647
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $800
  • 1 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • External Mic Jack

Compare Nikon DL24-85 vs Sony ZV-1

Sony RX100 VA
Sony ZV-1
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Internal flash
  • $800
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Bluetooth

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