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Comparison of Nikon D7100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 [S]ave

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Nikon D7100 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 ×
General
ModelNikon D7100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer url-https://www.sony.com/
Model numberD7100TX30
Camera formatPro SLRUltra Compact
Release year (year)20132013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)13696
Width (mm)7615
Height (mm)10759
Weight (g)1,222141
Waterproof-+
PredecessorNikon D7000-
SuccessorNikon D7200-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerToshibaSony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)24.118.2
Sensor formatAPS-C1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)366.628.07
Sensor width (mm)23.56.17
Sensor height (mm)15.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.921.26
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.5-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNone-
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score83-
Dxo color depth score (bit)24.2-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.7-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,256-
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)
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 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)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 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)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • nef (raw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)5.910
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound
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; 8 elements in 7 groups, 5 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 158.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 105.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)5.85
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)451
Filter thread (mm)67-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
  • 4
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 AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot, Flexible Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOLED
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)3.23.3
Rear display resolution (dots)1,228,8001,228,800
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)10080
Iso settingsAuto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600iAuto (ISO80-3200), Superior Auto (ISO80-12800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*
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
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/1600 - 4
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5%), with 2016-pixel RGB sensorMulti-pattern, 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/dawnScene modes: Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Night Portrait, Night Scene, High Sensitivity
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
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent (GN=12m/39ft at ISO 100)ISO Auto: 0.08 to 3.3m (W) / 0.6 to 2.4m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/250-
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 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-I-
Other memoryDual slots, UHS-I compatible-
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • nef (raw)
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)-0
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)
  • multi terminal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.541.22
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.53-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.52-
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)1210
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.3-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)5-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.9-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.250.14
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.23
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.94-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.25-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.3-
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)0.31.1
Play -> record time (s)0.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)45.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-250
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)950-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D15 battery gripProprietary NP-BN
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN 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-typeWaterproof to 10m/33ft, Shockproof to 1.5m/5ft, Freezeproof to -10C/14F, Dustproof, Optical SteadyShot, Full HD movies



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