Saturday, February 23, 2013

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Nikon Announces D7100

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Nikon released it new mid-range DSLR, replacing D7000, on 20th February 2013. On the other hand, we are still waiting to see how Canon will fare when they release their equivalent model, 70D, replacement for 60D, which rumors says it will be in March this year.

The most notable upgrades in the D7100 compared to the D7000 is the 24.1 MP sensor, 51 AF points, with 15 cross type AF points.

I can't help but notice that Nikon is taking the lead in the Megapixel game. Nikon used to produce lower megapixel cameras in favor of better noise control, while Canon goes for higher megapixels. And right now, the trend seems to have reversed with both brands doing the exact opposite.

I'd like to wait and see the noise performance charts for the D7100 before making the final verdict. But for now, I must say the D7100 looks like a better choice for a mid-range DSLR compared to Canon's 60D. I'm rather disappointed by 60D 9 AF points, and lack of dual card slot. Hopefully 70D will address these issues when it's released.

For now, you can see the comparison between D7100 and D7000.

Credits to Nikon Rumors for the table

 Model Nikon D7100 Nikon D7000
Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount Nikon F bayonet mount
Effective Pixels 24.1million 16.2million
Sensor Size 23.5mmx15.6mm 23.6mmx15.6mm
Buffer NEF Lossless compressed 12-bit: 7
NEF Lossless compressed 14-bit: 6
JPEG fine: 33
NEF Lossless compressed 12bit: 11
NEF Lossless compressed 14bit: 10
JPEG fine: 31
File Format Still Images JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
NEF (RAW): Lossless compressed, compressed 12 or 14 bit
NEF (RAW): Lossless Compressed or Compressed 12 or 14 bit
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline-Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
Picture Control Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
User-customizable Settings
Vivid
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Nine User-customizable Settings
Portrait
Standard
Vivid
Storage Media SD
SDHC
SDXC
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Card Slot 2 Secure Digital (SD) 2 Secure Digital (SD)
Viewfinder Frame Coverage 100% Horizontal
100% VerticalApprox.
100%Approx.
Viewfinder Magnification 0.94xApprox. 0.95xApprox.
Viewfinder Eyepoint 19.5mm (-1.0m¯¹) 19.5mm
Lens Compatibility at a Glance*** AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible
Metering with AI lenses
AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible
Metering with AI lenses
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/8000sec. 1/8000sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed 30sec. 30sec.
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 6frames per second 6frames per second
(CIPA guidelines)
Scene Modes Autumn Colors
Beach / Snow
Blossom
Candlelight
Child
Close-up
Dusk / Dawn
Food
Landscape
Night Landscape
Night Portrait
Party / Indoor
Pet Portrait
Portrait
Sports
Sunset
Autumn Colors
Beach / Snow
Blossom
Candlelight
Child
Close-up
Dusk / Dawn
Food
High Key
Landscape
Low Key
Night Landscape
Night Portrait
Party / Indoor
Pet Portrait
Portrait
Silhouette
Sports
Sunset
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure Bracketing 2 to 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, or 3 EV 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
Mirror Lock Up Yes Yes
ISO Sensitivity ISO100-6400
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)
ISO100-6400
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)
Dynamic AF Mode Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking) Number of AF points: 9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D-tracking)
Auto-area AF Mode Yes Yes
Focus Modes Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Normal area
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Wide area
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Face-Priority AF
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
Normal area
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Wide area
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points 51 39
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Flash Bracketing 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV 2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
Top FP High Speed Sync Up to1/8000 Up to1/8000
Flash Sync Modes Auto
Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported
Auto with red-eye reduction
Auto slow sync
Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
Fill-flash
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Rear-curtain sync
Red-Eye reduction
Red-Eye reduction with slow sync
Slow sync
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Rear-curtain sync
Red-Eye reduction
Red-Eye reduction with slow sync
Slow sync
Flash Compensation -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 as a master flash and SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes, or SU-800 as commander
Built-in flash can serve as master flash in commander mode
Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
Built-in flash Commander Mode
CLS Supported
White Balance Auto
Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K)
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset Manual
Shade
Auto (2 types)
Auto (TTL white balance with 2,016-pixel RGB sensor)
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored)
Seven manual modes with fine-tuning
Shade
White Balance Bracketing 3 shots in steps of 1 2 or 3 exposures
Live View Shooting Photography Live View Mode
Movie Live View Mode
Yes
Movie HD 1,920x1,080 / 60i
HD 1,920x1,080 / 50i
HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps
HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps
HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps
VGA 640x424 / 30 fps
Movie with sound
Movie Audio Built-in microphone, stereo
External stereo microphone (optional)
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
Built-in microphone, monaural
Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
Monitor Size 3.2in. diagonal 3.0in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution 1,228,800Dots 921,000Dots
Monitor Type Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD Super Density
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Playback Functions Auto Image Rotation
Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar)
Highlights
Histogram Display
Image Comment
Movie Playback
Movie Slideshow
Playback with Zoom
Slideshow
Auto Image Rotation
Calendar
Full Frame
Highlight Point Display
Histogram Display
Movie Playback
Shooting Data
Slideshow
Sound Playback
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)
Zoom
In-Camera Image Editing Color Balance
Color Outline
Color Sketch
D-Lighting
Edit Movie
Filter Effects
Fisheye
Image Overlay
Miniature Effect
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Perspective Control
Quick Retouch
Red-Eye Correction
Resize
Selective Color
Side-by-Side Comparison
Straighten
Trim
Color Balance
Color Outline
D-Lighting
Distortion Control
Edit Movie
Filter Effects
Fisheye
Image Overlay
Miniature Effect
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Perspective Control
Quick Retouch
Red-Eye Correction
Resize
Side-by-Side Comparison
Straighten
Trim
GPS GP-1 GPS unit
GP-1A GPS unit
GP-1 GPS unit
Battery / Batteries EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge) 950shots (CIPA) 1,050shots (CIPA)
AC Adapter EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately) EH-5a AC Adapter
Approx. Dimensions Width:5.3in.(135.5mm)
Height:4.2in.(106.5mm)
Depth:3.0in.(76mm)
Width:5.2in.(132mm)
Height:4.1in.(103mm)
Depth:3.0in.(77mm)
Approx. Weight 23.8oz.(675g)camera body only 24.3oz.(690g)camera body only
Price $1,196.95 (body only) $896.95 (body only)

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