Nikon D2X vs Nikon D7100

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon D2X versus Nikon D7100, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the D2X (12MP) and D7100 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D2X was announced 9 years earlier than the D7100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D2X matches up versus the D7100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D2X & Nikon D7100. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D2X Gallery & Nikon D7100 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D2X features external dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7100 has proportions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D2X and the D7100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D2X and D7100 is 51 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2X and D7100.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D7100 to give more detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older D2X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.