Nikon D7100 vs Sony ZV-E10

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Nikon D7100 vs Sony ZV-E10

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Succeeded by the Nikon D7200
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Differences

Nikon D7100 advantages over Sony ZV-E10

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
More telephoto lens reach
158 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony ZV-E10 advantages over Nikon D7100

Less expensive
$698 vs $849
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
44 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
Newer
3 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos

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Review Excerpt

Solid, ergonomic body design; Stunning, highly detailed photos, thanks to 24.1MP sensor upgrade and removal of optical low-pass filter; Cool 1.3x crop mode extends reach to nearly 2x the full-frame equivalent; Records Full 1080p HD video at up to 30fps with full-time AF; Many pro-level features packed into a consumer-friendly body at reasonable price.
Shallow buffer that hampers continuous burst shooting; AF slightly slower than average for its class; No real-time aperture control while in Movie mode (among other quirks); More noticeable moire patterns and aliasing artifacts (but only found when shooting fabrics with strong, distinct patterns).
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 70D

Nikon D7100

Canon 70D

$810
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1149
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Canon 70D

Sony ZV-E10

Canon 70D

$631
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1149
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Pentax K-3

Nikon D7100

Pentax K-3

$810
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-3

Sony ZV-E10

Pentax K-3

$631
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Nikon D5300

Nikon D7100

Nikon D5300

$810
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D5300

Sony ZV-E10

Nikon D5300

$631
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

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Compared to Fujifilm X-E4

Nikon D7100

Fujifilm X-E4

$810
APS-C

Less expensive
Lens selection

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Fujifilm X-E4

Sony ZV-E10

Fujifilm X-E4

$631
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$849
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T30 II

Nikon D7100

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$810
APS-C

Lens selection
More telephoto lens reach

$900
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Sony ZV-E10

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$631
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

$900
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Internal flash

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