Nikon D7000 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD7000Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Predecessor ModelNikon D90
      Successor ModelNikon D7100
      MSRP$650 EU: €650 UK: £550
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.6 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels16.9 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      ProcessorEXPEED 2Bionz X
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32645472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions3696 x 2448, 2464 x 16325472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 3888 x 2592, 3648 X 3648, 3648 x 2736, 2736 x 1824, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1944
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3
      Focus Nikon D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points39315
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      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 D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length8.8 - 25.7 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 70 mm
      Optical Zoom2.9x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDWhiteMagic TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Nikon D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps10.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 24 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 233 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Nikon D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/2000 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 3 exposures in increments of 1/3 to 2 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) 3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      DxO Low Light ISO1167
      DxO Color Depth23.5
      DxO Dynamic Range13.9
      DxO Overall Score80
      Video Nikon D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MP4/XAVC S
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/240/250/480/500/1000 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Dimensions132 x 105 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.13 x 3.03")102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.7 x 5.8"6.5 x 4.5 x 3"
      Package Weight4.75 lb1.1 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Battery PackEN-EL15NP-BX1
      Battery Life1050 shots220 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
      Other Nikon D7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Self Timer 2 or 10 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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