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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D7100 webpage
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Manufacturer website
Sony Alpha ILCE-A5000 webpage
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Predecessor: |
Nikon D7000
D7000 vs D7100
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Sony NEX-3N
NEX-3N vs A5000
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Successor: |
Nikon D7200
D7100 vs D7200
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Model Number: |
D7100 |
A5000 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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ILCE-5000 |
Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$1599.95 |
$599.99 |
Street Price: |
$749.95 |
$298.00 |
Date Available: |
2013-03-30 |
2014-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
43.1 oz
(1,222 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
13.7 oz
(388 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.3 x
4.2 x
3.0 in.
(136 x
107 x
76 mm)
|
4.3 x
2.5 x
1.4 in.
(110 x
63 x
36 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Toshiba |
Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
24.1 |
20.1 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
357.28mm2 (23.20mm x 15.40mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.92 microns |
4.25 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
83 |
79 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.2 |
23.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.7 |
13.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,256 |
1,089 |
Image Resolution: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4494 x 3000
(13.5 MP,
3:2), 2992 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 4800 x 3200
(15.4 MP,
3:2), 3600 x 2400
(8.6 MP,
3:2), 2400 x 1600
(3.8 MP,
3:2) |
5456 x 3632
(19.8 MP,
3:2), 5456 x 3064
(16.7 MP,
16:9), 3872 x 2576
(10.0 MP,
3:2), 3872 x 2176
(8.4 MP,
16:9), 2736 x 1824
(5.0 MP,
3:2), 2736 x 1536
(4.2 MP,
16:9), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other), 2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.9 |
3.3 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60i/50i (1.3x crop))
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x424 (30p/25p)
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1920x1080 (60i or 24p (24/17Mbps))
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps)
640x480 (30p/3Mbps)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
|
Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Sony E |
Lens: |
Nikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR |
Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
158mm
|
24 -
75mm
|
Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
105mm
|
16 -
50mm
|
Zoom Ratio: |
5.80x |
3.13x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -38 (T) |
f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
|
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
|
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Filter Thread: |
67.0mm |
40.5mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
51 point (15 cross-type sensors, center f/8 compatible) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500 DX; Contrast-detect AF in Live View & Movie modes |
Contrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points)/ Center-weighted/ Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/ Zone |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
|
No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter, OLED overlay display |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
|
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.63x |
|
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.94x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.2 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,228,800 dots
(307,200 px)
|
460,800 dots
(153,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
|
15.1x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
16000 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 |
Auto (100-16000), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Cloudy, Shade, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Kelvin Color Temperature, Preset manual (up to 3); Fine tuning available. |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
Metering Modes: |
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5%), with 2016-pixel RGB sensor |
1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Scene: Portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, pet portrait, candlelight, blossom, autumn colors, food; Effects: silhouette, high key, low key, night vision, color sketch, miniature effect, selective color; Active D-Lighting; HDR. |
Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur; Sweep Panorama; Picture Effects: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R, G, B, Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration; HDR; DRO |
Self Timer: |
2 to 20 seconds |
2 or 10; 3 shots after 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system |
Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
|
4.0 m /
13.1 ft.
|
Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent (GN=12m/39ft at ISO 100) |
Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) |
1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
Dual slots, UHS-I compatible |
|
Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, RAW+JPEG |
RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional: wired or wireless |
Via Wi-Fi or optional wired RM-VPR1 |
Connections (extended): |
Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, Stereo Microphone Jack, Stereo Headphone Jack |
Multi Terminal/Micro USB (with remote support) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.54 |
0.78 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.53 |
0.81 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.52 |
1.04 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.9 |
3.3 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
12 |
15 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.3 |
2.5 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
5 |
9 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.9 |
2.5 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
5 |
6 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.25 seconds |
0.30 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
|
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
1.94 seconds |
|
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.248 seconds |
|
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.055 seconds |
0.129 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.30 seconds |
0.40 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.054 seconds |
0.022 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
OVF:
Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area mode = 0.522s
Live View:
Full AF shutter lag (AF-S) = 1.935s
Full AF shutter lag (AF-F) = 1.823s
Prefocused = 0.248 |
Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.291s |
Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.0 seconds |
2.4 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
|
420 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
950 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
|
|
Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D15 battery grip |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
Included Software: |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter 4/Remote Camera Control |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS X |
Windows XP/Vista/7/8; Mac OS X 10.6 or later. (PlayMemories Home is Windows only.) |
Notes & Features: |
24MP DX sensor with no optical low-pass filter, EXPEED 3 processor, new 51-point AF system (15 cross-type, center compatible with f/8), 6fps full-resolution burst mode, 7fps in new 1.3x crop mode, 1080p30 movies, 1080i60 movies in new 1.3x crop mode. |
BIONZ X processor, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Available in silver, black or white. |