Features
In most areas the Nikon P7000 performed well, so it is hardly a surprise that many aspects remain the same in the P7100. Like its predecessor, and also its direct rival the Canon PowerShot G12, the P7100 has a 10.1-million-pixel, 1/1.7in, CCD sensor. This resolution means that, once again, the video format is limited to 720p, here at 24fps.
Another key area is the wideangle zoom lens. Its 28-200mm lens offers a wider focal range than the 28-140mm of the PowerShot G12. There’s a maximum aperture of f/2.8 at the widest setting, while at 200mm it is f/5.6. In between these, the zoom memory and maximum aperture are 35mm (f/3.2), 50mm (f/3.5), 85mm (f/4), 105mm (f/4.5) and 135mm (f/5).
Compact cameras with a wideangle zoom lens often suffer from lens distortion. In the P7100 there is the option to use in-camera distortion control, which should be helpful. Other in-camera tools include an ND filter, vibration reduction and motion detection.
Images: A wide zoom makes the P7100 a versatile camera, with sharp results in both the wide and telephoto settings
