Nikon D7100

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    Highlights

    • 24.1 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • No Optical Low-pass Filter
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 51 Focus Points (51 Cross-type)
    • 3.2" 1,229k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
    • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Nikon D7100 was announced in 2013 and is an APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) DSLR camera with 24.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.2" screen with 1,229k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder.

    Nikon D7100 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen and Viewfinder
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon D7xxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon D7xxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon D7500
    Compare
    		April
    2017    		 20.9 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 51,200 Tilting 3.2"
    922k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon D7200
    Compare
    		March
    2015    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Fixed 3.2"
    1,229k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D7100 April
    2013    		 24.1 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.2"
    1,229k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon D7000
    Compare
    		November
    2010    		 16.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon D7500 vs D7200 vs D7100 vs D7000.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D7100.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   51 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Large Screen - 3.2"
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   2 Storage Slots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
    •   DxO Overall Score - 83
    •   Weight - 765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
    •   Battery Life - 950 shots

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Nikon D7100 to its predecessor D7000 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D7000
    Higher Sensor Resolution 24.1 Megapixel vs 16.2 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4928 x 3264
    Lower Min AF Detection -2 EV vs -1 EV
    More Focus Points 51 vs 39
    More Cross-type Focus Points 15 vs 9
    Larger Screen 3.2" vs 3.0"
    Higher Resolution Screen 1,229k dot vs 921k dot
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 1256 vs 1167
    Higher DxO Color Depth 24.2 vs 23.5
    Higher DxO Overall Score 83 vs 80
    Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
    Headphone Output vs
    Lighter 765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz) vs 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D7000
    Lower DxO Dynamic Range 13.7 vs 13.9
    Shorter Battery Life 950 shots vs 1050 shots

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon D7100 vs D7000.

    Successor

    In 2015 Nikon D7100 was replaced by Nikon D7200. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Nikon D7100 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7100
    Cheaper $1199/£939/€1199 (body only), £1119/€1449 (w/18-105mm lens), $1699 (w/18-140mm lens) vs Body only: $1199.95/£1099.99/€1179, With 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 VR lens : $1,599/£1,299/€1399
    Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 24.1 Megapixel
    Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 6,400
    Higher Boosted ISO 102,400 vs 25,600
    Lower Min AF Detection -3 EV vs -2 EV
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 1333 vs 1256
    Higher DxO Color Depth 24.5 vs 24.2
    Higher DxO Dynamic Range 14.6 vs 13.7
    Higher DxO Overall Score 87 vs 83
    Built-In Wi-Fi vs Optional
    Dust Proof vs
    Longer Battery Life 1110 shots vs 950 shots
    DOWNGRADES Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7100
    Average Metering vs

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon D7100 vs D7200.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Nikon D7100 has a 3.2" Fixed screen with 1,229k dot resolution.


    Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.94x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Nikon D7100 features a 24.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Nikon D7100's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.5 x 15.6 mm366.6 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 6000 x 3368, 4800 x 3200, 4800 x 2696, 4494 x 3000, 4496 x 2528, 3600 x 2400, 3600 x 2024, 2992 x 2000, 2992 x 1680, 2400 x 1600, 2400 x 1344 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Nikon D7100 has Nikon F lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


    No Low-Pass Filter

    There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon D7100.

    Nikon D7500
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Nikon D7000
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    APS-C

    16.2 MP

    Nikon D7200
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Leica SL2
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    Full Frame

    47.3 MP

    Canon M50
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Nikon L28
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon 5DS
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Canon Rebel T5
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Nikon D1
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    APS-C

    2.66 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Leica TL2
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    APS-C

    24.6 MP

    Nikon D300S
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    APS-C

    12.3 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon D7100 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon D7100 comes with EN-EL15 battery pack with battery life of 950 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slots.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon D7100 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


    Focusing

    Nikon D7100 has 51 (15 cross-type) focusing points and from -2 to +19 EV detection range There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces.


    Exposure

    Camera's exposure metering ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment.


    Flash

    Nikon D7100 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +1 EV with 1/3 or 1/2 EV step increments.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon D7100 has dimensions of 136 x 107 x 76 mm (5.35 x 4.21 x 2.99"). It weighs 765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    136 mm (5.35")

    107 mm (4.21")

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    76 mm (2.99")

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    Nikon D7100 dimensions

    Nikon D7100 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon D7100 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Nikon D7100 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Nikon D7100 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   51 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Battery Life - 950 shots
    •   2 Storage Slots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    67

    Nikon D7100 gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   51 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Battery Life - 950 shots
    •   2 Storage Slots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Nikon D7100 gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   51 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Large Screen - 3.2"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Nikon D7100 gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   51 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Nikon D7100 gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
    •   Battery Life - 950 shots

    Nikon D7100 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon D7100 and give score of 71 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    GOOD
    70

    We give Nikon D7100 a score of 70 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 83

    Photo

    GOOD
    72

    We give Nikon D7100 a score of 72 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

    Video

    BAD
    14

    We give Nikon D7100 a score of 14 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    GOOD
    83

    We give Nikon D7100 a score of 83 for Focusing parameters.

    •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
    •   51 Focus Points
    •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    74

    We give Nikon D7100 a score of 74 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Large Screen - 3.2"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    81

    We give Nikon D7100 a score of 81 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    GOOD
    75

    We give Nikon D7100 a score of 75 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
    •   Battery Life - 950 shots
    •   2 Storage Slots


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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