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Nikon D7100 (Body Only)
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Leica X2
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| Compact Cameras |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. | ||
| DSLR Camera |
This D7100. DSLR offers a larger and more refined set of options for capturing those beautiful moments exactly the way you want to, compared to simpler counterparts like the compacts. | ||
| Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Nikon D7100. camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Leica X2 camera would suit you adequately. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Photo) |
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the D7100. is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 51 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with. |
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the X2 is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 11 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with. | |
| Advanced Skill Level (Photo) |
To get your photos to the quality and spec that your high standards require, your camera should provide you with sufficient controls and tools to achieve this. One example is the range of Auto Focusing Modes that is available on the camera and the D7100. does have a good set of options that caters for photographers with high skill levels. | ||
| Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Nikon D7100. video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Leica X2 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The D7100. is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The X2 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
| Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the D7100. is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the X2 is an easy recommendation for this. | |
| Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the D7100.. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the X2. | |
| Sports Photography |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. | ||
| Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Nikon, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Leica, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
| Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the D7100. is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the X2 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
| Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Nikon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. |
For those special occasions, this Leica camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. | |
| Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Nikon D7100. is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Leica X2 is a great companion to have. | |
| Film Making |
High definition entertainment - While shooting a variety of scenes for your next release, this camera has you covered due to the (23.5 x 15.6 mm mm image sensor it houses. |
High definition entertainment - While shooting a variety of scenes for your next release, this camera has you covered due to the (23.6 x 15.8 mm mm image sensor it houses. | |
| Time-lapse Videos |
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Nikon's in-built intervalometer | ||
| Low-light Videos |
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise. | ||
| Wildlife Photography |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. | ||
| Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Nikon has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Leica has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot. | |
| High FPS Videos |
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions. | ||
| Professional Looks |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. | ||
| Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
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Technical Specifications
| Aperture Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
| Aperture Range (F-F) | - | 2.8-16 | |
| Audio Formats Supported | LPCM | - | |
| Audio Noise Reduction | Yes | - | |
| Audio System | Stereo | - | |
| Auto Exposure | Yes | - | |
| Auto Exposure (AE) Lock | Yes | - | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points | 51 | 11 | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | - | 1 | |
| Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Servo Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus | Single Auto Focus | |
| Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 950 shots | 450 shots | |
| Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
| Battery Type | EN-EL15 | - | |
| Brightness Adjustment | Yes | - | |
| Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - | |
| Camera File System | DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3 | - | |
| Camera Shutter Speed | - | 30 - 1/2000 s | |
| Camera Shutter Type | Electronic | - | |
| Camera Type | SLR Camera Body | Compact | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC | |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | Yes | |
| DC-in Jack | - | Yes | |
| Depth | 76 mm | 52 mm | |
| Diopter Correction | Yes | - | |
| Display | TFT | TFT | |
| Display Diagonal | 3.2 | 2.7 | |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | 1228800 pixels | - | |
| External Flash Connector | - | Yes | |
| Face Detection | - | Yes | |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/8000 s | 1/2000 s | |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization | - | |
| Flash Sync-speed | 0.004 s | - | |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | - | 24 mm | |
| Focus | TTL | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Auto/Manual | |
| Full HD | Yes | - | |
| HD Type | Full HD | - | |
| HDMI (Mini) Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
| HDMI Connector Type | Mini | A | |
| HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | Yes | |
| Height | 106.5 mm | 69 mm | |
| Image Editing | Resizing, Rotating | - | |
| Image Formats Supported | JPEG XR, RAW | DNG, JPEG | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 23.6 x 15.8 mm | |
| Internal Memory | - | 110 | |
| Interval Recording | 1 | - | |
| ISO Sensitivity | 100, 6400, 12800, 25600 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500 | |
| ISO Sensitivity (max) | 6400 | 12500 | |
| ISO Sensitivity (min) | 100 | 100 | |
| Languages Support | ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR | - | |
| Light Exposure Control | Program AE | - | |
| Light Exposure Correction | ±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step) | ± 3EV (1/3EV step) | |
| Light Exposure Modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE | |
| Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot | - | |
| Live View | Yes | Yes | |
| Magnification | 0.94 x | - | |
| Manual Exposure | - | Yes | |
| Manual Focus | - | Yes | |
| Maximum Aperture Number | - | 16 | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 4928 x 3264 pixels | |
| Maximum Potential Storage Capacity | 6400 | - | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | - | |
| Megapixel | 24.1 MP | 16.2 MP | |
| Memory Slots | 2 | - | |
| Microphone In | Yes | - | |
| Minimum Aperture Number | - | 2.8 | |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | - | 35 mm | |
| Number Of Batteries Supported | 1 | - | |
| Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 0 - 85 % | - | |
| Operating Temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °F | - | |
| Optical Viewfinder | Yes | - | |
| Photo Effects | Black&White, Neutral, Vivid | - | |
| PictBridge | Yes | Yes | |
| Power Source Type | Battery | Battery | |
| Product Colour | Black | Black | |
| Resolution At Capture Speed | 1280x720@50fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps | - | |
| Scene Modes | Beach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Cuisine, Dawn, Dusk, Night landscape, Night portrait, Party (indoor), Pet, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery) | - | |
| Scene Modes Present | - | Yes | |
| Self-timer Delay | 2, 5, 10, 20 s | 2, 12 s | |
| Sensor Format | - | Cropped | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | |
| Shoe Mounting Point | Yes | - | |
| Shutter Priority AE | - | Yes | |
| Shutter Speed Settings | B | - | |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 30 s | 30 s | |
| Sports Mode | Yes | - | |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | DX-format(L) 6000 x 4000(M) 4494 x 3000(S) 2992 x 20001.3X Crop Mode(L) 4800 x 3200 (13.5 MP)(M) 3600 x 2400 (8.6 MP)(S) 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP)Photographs In Movie Live View (16:9)(L) 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP)(M) 4496 x 2528 (11.4 MP)(S) 2992 x 168 | - 4288 x 2856- 3264 x 2160- 2144 x 1424- 1632 x 1080- 4944 x 3272 | |
| Total Megapixels | - | 16.5 MP | |
| Tracking Focus | 1 | - | |
| Tripod Mounting Supported | Yes | - | |
| USB 2.0 (Mini USB) Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
| USB 2.0 Connectors | - | 1 | |
| USB Version | - | 2.0 | |
| Video Formats Supported | MOV | - | |
| Video Recording | Yes | - | |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels | - | |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical | - | |
| Weight | 675 g | 345 g | |
| Weight (including Battery) | 765 g | - | |
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Incandescent, Manual, Sunny | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Halogen, Manual, Shade | |
| Width | 135.5 mm | 124 mm |
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