Nikon D7100 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1248.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Nikon D7100
Pentax XG-1

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website Nikon D7100 webpage	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Nikon D7000 D7000 vs D7100
Successor:	Nikon D7200 D7100 vs D7200
General
Model Number:	D7100	XG-1
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$1599.95	$399.95
Street Price:	$809.95	$2,018.29
Date Available:	2013-03-30	2014-08-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	43.1 oz (1,222 g) includes batteries, kit lens	20.0 oz (567 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.3 x 4.2 x 3.0 in. (136 x 107 x 76 mm)	4.7 x 3.5 x 3.8 in. (119 x 89 x 97 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Toshiba
Effective Megapixels:	24.1	16.0
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.92 microns	1.34 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	83
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.2
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,256
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4494 x 3000 (13.5 MP, 3:2), 2992 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3600 x 2400 (8.6 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, RAW+JPEG	JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.9	9.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60i/50i (1.3x crop)) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x424 (30p/25p)	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)	MOV (AVC/H.264 with stereo sound)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F	n/a
Lens:	Nikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR	smc PENTAX zoom lens, 15 elements in13 groups with 6 aspherical elements
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 158mm	24 - 1,248mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 105mm	4.3 - 223.6mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.80x	52.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -38 (T)	f/2.8 (wide) / 5.6 (tele) - ??
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity	60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	67.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	51 point (15 cross-type sensors, center f/8 compatible) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500 DX; Contrast-detect AF in Live View & Movie modes	Contrast Detection: Single-AF, Multi-AF, Object Tracking , Face detection AF, Cont. AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter, OLED overlay display	EVF: 200K-dot LCD with diopter adjustment dial (diopter range unavailable)
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.63x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.94x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,228,800 dots (307,200 px)	460,000 dots (153,000 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:		8.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Cloudy, Shade, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Kelvin Color Temperature, Preset manual (up to 3); Fine tuning available.	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual WB, Color Temp (1900K, 3000K, 3500, 5500, 7000, 9000K, 10000K)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5%), with 2016-pixel RGB sensor	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot; Face detection supported
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene: Portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, pet portrait, candlelight, blossom, autumn colors, food; Effects: silhouette, high key, low key, night vision, color sketch, miniature effect, selective color; Active D-Lighting; HDR.	Face Beautifier, Handheld Night, Screen Mode, Pet Mode, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi Exposure, Sport, Night Portrait, Landscape, Portrait, Snow, Children, Party, Custom Settings; HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode
Self Timer:	2 to 20 seconds	10s, 2s, Remote 3 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system	Flash Off, Flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Sync., Slow Sync.+ Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent (GN=12m/39ft at ISO 100)	ISO 800: Wide: 1.64 ft - 20 ft; Tele: approx. 3.9 ft - 12 ft
Max Flash Sync:	1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range)
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:	Dual slots, UHS-I compatible
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)	MOV (AVC/H.264 with stereo sound)
Included Memory:	No memory included	15.4 MB
Included Memory Type:		Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	Yes	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional: wired or wireless	Optional infrared
Connections (extended):	Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, Stereo Microphone Jack, Stereo Headphone Jack	DC Input, Micro (Type-D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.54
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.53
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.52
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.9	9.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	12
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	5.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	5
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.9
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	5
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.25 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	1.94 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.248 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.055 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.30 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.054 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF: Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area mode = 0.522s Live View: Full AF shutter lag (AF-S) = 1.935s Full AF shutter lag (AF-F) = 1.823s Prefocused = 0.248
Startup Time:	0.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		240 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	950 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D15 battery grip	Proprietary LB-060
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary LB-060 Lithium-ion rechargeabe
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:	Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS X
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	24MP DX sensor with no optical low-pass filter, EXPEED 3 processor, new 51-point AF system (15 cross-type, center compatible with f/8), 6fps full-resolution burst mode, 7fps in new 1.3x crop mode, 1080p30 movies, 1080i60 movies in new 1.3x crop mode.