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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P7100 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P7100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberP7100DSC-HX7V
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20112011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)116102
Width (mm)4829
Height (mm)7758
Weight (g)395206
Waterproof--
SuccessorNikon P7700-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)10.116.2
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.66.17
Sensor height (mm)5.74.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.081.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score41-
Dxo color depth score (bit)19.4-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.7-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)165-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.nrw)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.210
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video:MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)AVCHD/MPEG-4
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 11 elements in 9 groupsSony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 200.0025.00 - 250.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.110
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)505
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
  • 72
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center (wide, normal, spot), Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areasContrast Detection: 9-area with face detection / center / spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical viewfinder with diopter adjustment-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (100 to 800), Fixed range auto (100 to 200, 100 to 400), High ISO Sensitivity auto (100 to 1600)Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto 1 (normal)
  • auto 2 (warm)
  • cloudy
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fine tune by kelvin color temperature setting
  • flash
  • fluorescent (1/2/3)
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/1600 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot, Spot AF area (99 focus areas)Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesBack Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night LandscapeiAuto, Superior Auto, High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Landscape, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • manual (1/64 - full power)
  • rear curtain sync
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.3 to 9.0m (1 ft. to 29 ft.); [T]: 0.3 to 4.5m (1 ft. to 14 ft.)ISO Auto: Approx. 0.05 - 4.8m (W) / Approx. 1.0 - 3.1m (T)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe (iTTL)-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.nrw)
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)940
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional ir (ml-l3)
-
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
  • ir remote (2 receivers)
  • mini hdmi
  • hdmi (type c)
  • multi-connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.021.19
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.43-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.210
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-10
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.280.28
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.270.32
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.19-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.59-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.02
Startup time (s)1.92.2
Play -> record time (s)1.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.75.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350300
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL14Proprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • pmp portable
  • windows picture motion browser ver 5.3
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew AF system, 3-inch tilting LCD, improved performance, new Special Effects and Filter Effects.Full HD [email protected] with Dual Rec of stills and movies; Sony G lens with 10x optical zoom in a compact camera body



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