Nikon D7100 vs Sony WX10
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Nikon D7100 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon D7000
- Later Model is Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011
Nikon D7100 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Nikon D7100 vs Sony WX10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the D7100 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe D7100 was unveiled 2 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D7100 scores vs the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon D7100 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D7100 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Sony WX10
D7100 | WX10 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 28 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.4") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Nikon D7100
WX10 | D7100 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Sony WX10
D7100 | WX10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon D7100 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D7100 provides external dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D7100 vs Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the D7100 compared to the WX10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7100 and WX10 is 59 and 95 respectively.
Nikon D7100 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D7100 and WX10.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D7100 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D7100 will produce greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D7100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D7100 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Nikon D7100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon D7100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-04-25 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 309 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.8" |
Display resolution | 1,229k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 765 grams (1.69 lb) | 161 grams (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 83 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1256 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Price at release | $800 | $200 |