Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs Nikon Coolpix P7100

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix P7000 and the Nikon Coolpix P7100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 was introduced in November 2010 and Nikon Coolpix P7100 was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 99 Focus Points (99 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix P7100 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 99 Focus Points (99 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Tilting Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 1.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P7000
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P7100
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix P7100.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 41
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon P7000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix P7000 over Nikon Coolpix P7100.

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs Nikon Coolpix P7100
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 10.8 vs 10.7
      Lighter 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz) vs 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix P7000.

      Nikon P7800
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon P7700
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Panasonic S1H
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Pentax Q10
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.4 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a9 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P7100

      Nikon P7100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix P7100 over Nikon Coolpix P7000.

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs Nikon Coolpix P7100
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.7 fps vs 1.3 fps
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 147 vs 165
      Higher DxO Color Depth 19.1 vs 19.4
      Higher DxO Overall Score 39 vs 41

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix P7100.

      Nikon P7700
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon P7800
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Sony a9 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Pentax Q-S1
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.4 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon D800
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      Full Frame

      36.3 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony H400
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix P7000 Nikon Coolpix P7100
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Many Focus Points9999
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
        Light310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix P7000 Nikon Coolpix P7100
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/1.7-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.1 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Low Max Continuous Shooting0.7 fps1.3 fps
        Low DxO Overall Score3941
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life350 shots350 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix P7100 have 3.0" screens with 921k dot resolution. Nikon Coolpix P7000 has a Fixed screen Nikon Coolpix P7100 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Nikon Coolpix P7100 with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinders. They both have 80% coverage.

      Sensor

      Both models feature a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Their native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. They can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 640 x 480 with 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix P7000, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix P7100. Nikon Coolpix P7000 can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps. Nikon Coolpix P7100 can shoot continuously up to 1.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.50 m on Nikon Coolpix P7000 and 9.00 m on Nikon Coolpix P7100. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 body has dimensions of 114 x 77 x 45 mm (4.49 x 3.03 x 1.77") and Nikon Coolpix P7100 body has dimensions of 116 x 77 x 48 mm (4.57 x 3.03 x 1.89"). Nikon Coolpix P7000 weighs 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz) and Nikon Coolpix P7100 weighs 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100

      114 mm

      77 mm

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      77 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix P7100

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix P7100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100

      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix P7100 and give them scores of 63 and 64 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100

      OVERALL
      63
      OVERALL
      64

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 41

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100

      GOOD
      74
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      GOOD
      74
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100

      GOOD
      70
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      70
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      GOOD
      70
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100

      GOOD
      73
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      73
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon Coolpix P7100

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


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