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Nikon D7100 vs Sony WX10

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71
Nikon D7100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon D7100 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Nikon D7100
(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
Sony WX10
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Sony WX10

 D7100 WX10 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2011More recent by 28 months
Display dimension3.2"2.8"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Nikon D7100

 WX10 D7100 

Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Sony WX10

 D7100 WX10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon D7100 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7100 and WX10 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Nikon D7100 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D7100 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7100 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D7100
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D7100
Street photography with Sony WX10
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7100 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX10 Travel photography highlights
66
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
65
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7100 Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7100 Vlogging info
Sony WX10 Vlogging info
30
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon D7100 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7100 and Sony WX10
 Nikon D7100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
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
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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