Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon D7100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

Comparison of Nikon D7100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 [S]ave

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Nikon D7100 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 ×
General
ModelNikon D7100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer url-https://www.sony.com/
Model numberD7100RX100
Camera formatPro SLRCompact
Release year (year)20132012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)136102
Width (mm)7636
Height (mm)10758
Weight (g)1,222240
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D7000-
SuccessorNikon D7200Sony RX100
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerToshibaSony Exmor
Effective megapixels (MP)24.120.2
Sensor formatAPS-C1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)366.6116.16
Sensor width (mm)23.513.2
Sensor height (mm)15.68.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.922.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.52.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8366
Dxo color depth score (bit)24.222.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.712.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,256390
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2992 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3600 x 2400(8.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4494 x 3000(13.5 mp 3:2)
  • 4800 x 3200(15.4 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2720 x 1528(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • nef (raw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)5.910
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon F-
LensNikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VRCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T*; 7 elements in 6 groups, including 4 aspheric elements, 7 blade aperture
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 158.0028.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 105.001.00
Zoom ratio (x)5.83.6
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.09 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)455
Filter thread (mm)67-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type51 point (15 cross-type sensors, center f/8 compatible) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500 DXContrast Detection: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center weighted AF / Flexible spot / Flexible spot (tracking focus) / Flexible sp
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter, OLED overlay display-
Focus peaking-+
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.63-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.94-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)1,228,8001,228,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-13
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100125
Iso settingsAuto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600Auto, ISO 125-6400, with ISO 80 and 100 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • kelvin color temperature
  • preset manual (up to 3); fine tuning available.
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp/filter
  • cool
  • custom
  • day
  • daylight
  • daylight)
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/2000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5%), with 2016-pixel RGB sensorMulti segment, Center- weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawnPortrait, Anti Motion Blur (6 shot layering), Sports Action, Pet, Gourmet, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 20
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • and rear-curtain sync
  • front-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • supports advanced wireless lighting system
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • slow sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent (GN=12m/39ft at ISO 100)ISO Auto: 0.30m to 17.1m (W) / 0.55m to 6.3m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/2000
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-INo UHS support
Other memoryDual slots, UHS-I compatible-
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • nef (raw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
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: wired or wireless
-
Connections (extended)
  • accessory terminal
  • stereo headphone jack
  • stereo microphone jack
  • type-c mini hdmi
  • micro hdmi (type d) with bravia link
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.540.36
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.530.66
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.520.62
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.910
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1213
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.310
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)513
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.910
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)510
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.250.15
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.27
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.94-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.25-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.03
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.30.37
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.01
Shutter lag (notes)OVF:Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area mode = 0.522sLive View:Full AF shutter lag (AF-S) = 1.935sFull AF shutter lag (AF-F) = 1-
Startup time (s)0.32.8
Play -> record time (s)0.31.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)47.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-330
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)950-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D15 battery gripProprietary NP-BX1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features24MP DX sensor with no optical low-pass filter, EXPEED 3 processor, new 51-point AF system (15 cross-typeOptical Image Stabilization, Programmable Control Ring, RAW Support, AF Assist/Peaking, Auto Portrait Framing, 13 Picture Effects



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