Reasons to choose D7100
Released in 2013, D7100 has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 24.1 MP effective resolution, and a 675 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D7100
vs Sony Alpha SLT-A35
VS
Sensor area
367 mm²
D7100367 mm²
Alpha SLT-A35- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D7100 and Alpha SLT-A35 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D7100MetricAlpha SLT-A35
24.1 MPEffective pixels16.2 MP
23.5 × 15.6Sensor23.5 × 15.6
3.9 µmPixel pitch4.76 µm
15.21 µm²Pixel area22.63 µm²
6.57 MP/cm²Pixel density4.42 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
675 gWeight415 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2StorageSD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable NP-FW50 battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D7100 and Alpha SLT-A35 have the same sensor area. The Alpha SLT-A35 has the lighter body. The D7100 has the higher effective resolution. The D7100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha SLT-A35
Released in 2011, Alpha SLT-A35 has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 415 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.