Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7100

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D7100, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the D3300 (24MP) and the D7100 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3300 was launched 13 months after the D7100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D3300 matches up against the D7100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3300 & Nikon D7100. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D3300 Gallery & Nikon D7100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3300 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon D7100 has proportions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D3300 compared to the D7100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and D7100 is 69 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3300 and D7100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern D3300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.