Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7100
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Launched April 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon D3200
- Updated by Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Released April 2013
- Superseded the Nikon D7000
- New Model is Nikon D7200

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7100 Overview
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).

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.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D7100
D3300 | D7100 | |||
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Released | April 2014 | ![]() | April 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Nikon D3300
D7100 | D3300 | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D7100
D3300 | D7100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D7100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison
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.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D7100 Specifications
Nikon D3300 | Nikon D7100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D3300 | Nikon D7100 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-04-21 | 2013-04-25 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 51 |
Cross focus points | 1 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 430g (0.95 lb) | 765g (1.69 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 82 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.3 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | 1385 | 1256 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 shots | 950 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL14a | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $800 |