Nikon D100 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD100Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Predecessor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      Successor ModelNikon D200
      MSRP$330
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels6.31 Megapixel21 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel18.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,60080 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon D100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      ProcessorBionz X
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20004896 x 3672
      Other Resolutions2240 x 1488, 1504 x 10004896 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2736 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon D100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length4.3 - 129 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size1.8"3.0"
      Screen Resolution118k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Shutter Nikon D100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Shutter TypeElectronic assist
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps10.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps
      Flash Nikon D100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      flash on
      slow sync
      flash off
      rear sync
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 1005.40 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
      SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output.
      SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual
      SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon D100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      Video Nikon D100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Video FormatsAVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via Optional vertical grip or software
      Environmental Nikon D100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Dimensions144 x 116 x 81 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 3.19")102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 4.7 x 2.85"
      Package Weight0.96 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Battery PackNP-BX1
      Battery Life360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo
      Other Nikon D100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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