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differences
Advantages of the Nikon D7100
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Yes vs No
1,229k dots vs 920k dots
3.2" vs 3.0"
Yes vs No
Contrast detection vs None
136x107x76 mm vs 160x157x88 mm
Yes vs No
205 lenses vs 152 lenses
$996.94 vs $7,125.59
675 g vs 1,260 g
6 fps vs 5 fps
3" vs 3.5"
6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
Yes vs No
25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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Advantages of the Nikon D3X
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4400 shots vs 950 shots
1,992 ISO vs 1,256 ISO
0.70x vs 0.61x
88.0 vs 83.0
161 ms vs 251 ms
24.7 bits vs 24.2 bits
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recommendations
Which camera do we recommend? Relative to the best recent DSLRs, and ignoring price
similarities
Compared to recent DSLRs
Common Strengths
 | Good dynamic range |
| 13.7 EV |
| Good color depth | |||
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 | Many focus points |
| 51 |
 | Minimal startup delay |
| 300 ms startup delay |
 | Weather sealed |
| Shoot in extreme weather |
 | Capture very high resolution images | |||
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| Both have pentaprism viewfinders |
| Pentaprism |
| Both have a built-in lens focus motor, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these |
| Autofocuses with more lenses |
| Above average viewfinder coverage |
| 100% |
 | Multiple storage slots |
| 2 |
 | Fast max shutter speeds |
| 1/8000 of a second |
Common Weaknesses
 | No built-in GPS |
| Missing geo-tagging |
| Poor maximum light sensitivity | |||
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 | No flip-out screens |
| Less flexible |
 | No image stabilization |
| Risk of blur |
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competitors
Shared Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Nikon D5300
Entry-level DSLR
$697 body only
$695 - $797 with 18-55mm lens
| Has a screen which flips out |
| Is slightly smaller |
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Has fewer storage slots |
Nikon D7000
Entry-level DSLR
$615 body only
$600 - $1,025 with 18-55mm lens
| Is slightly heavier |
| Has slightly more shutter lag |
Nikon D610
Pro DSLR
$1,399 - $1,497 body only
$1,897 with 24-85mm lens
| Is slightly less noisy at high ISO |
| Has slightly better image quality |
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Is thicker |
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Pro DSLR
$1,699 - $1,799 body only
$2,149 with 18-135mm lens
| Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity |
| Shoots faster continuously |
| Is slightly more expensive |
| Is slightly heavier |
Nikon D750
Pro DSLR
$2,297 body only
$2,997 with 24-120mm lens
| Is slightly less noisy at high ISO |
| Has a screen which flips out |
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Is slightly more expensive |
Nikon D5200
Entry-level DSLR
$480 - $547 body only
$499 - $647 with 18-55mm lens
| Has a screen which flips out |
| Is slightly lighter |
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Has fewer storage slots |
Nikon D700
Pro DSLR
$3,919 body only
| Is much more expensive |
| Is significantly heavier |
Nikon D7100 Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Canon EOS 70D
Pro DSLR
$899 - $999 body only
$1,069 - $1,149 with 18-55mm lens
 | Has a touch screen |
| Much less shutter lag |
| Significantly worse image quality |
| Less dynamic range |
Nikon D5500
Entry-level DSLR
$897 body only
$997 with 18-55mm lens
| Has a touch screen |
| Has a flip-out screen |
| No weather sealing |
| Lower resolution screen |
Nikon D3X Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Nikon D3S
Pro DSLR
$4,995 body only
| Significantly lower noise at high ISO |
| Has an external mic jack |
| Much lower true resolution |
| Less dynamic range |
Nikon D4
Pro DSLR
$4,079 body only
| Lower noise at high ISO |
| Has in-camera HDR |
| Much shorter battery life |
| Significantly lower true resolution |
Nikon D4s
Pro DSLR
$6,497 body only
| Significantly lower noise at high ISO |
| Has in-camera HDR |
| Much shorter battery life |
| Significantly lower true resolution |
Canon EOS 1D X
Pro DSLR
$6,799 body only
| Shoots much faster |
| Lower noise at high ISO |
| Much shorter battery life |
| Less dynamic range |
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