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Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71
Nikon D7100 front
 
Nikon D800 front
Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800 Key Specs

Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D7000
  • Replacement is Nikon D7200
Nikon D800
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D700
  • Successor is Nikon D810
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Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and D800 (36MP) and the D7100 (APS-C) and D800 (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The D7100 was introduced 11 months after the D800 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the D7100 scores against the D800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Nikon D800

 D7100 D800 
IntroducedApril 2013June 2012Newer by 11 months
Display resolution1229k921kSharper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Nikon D7100

 D800 D7100 

Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Nikon D800

 D7100 D800 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7100 comes with outside dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Nikon D800 has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the D7100 against the D800.

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D7100 and D800 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D7100 and D800.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D7100 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D800 will produce more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger D7100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7100 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D800 Portrait photography factors
79
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
83
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7100 Street photography info
Nikon D800 Street photography info
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7100 Sports photography factors
Nikon D800 Sports photography factors
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7100 Travel photography info
Nikon D800 Travel photography info
66
environment proof
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
66
weather proof
fantastic resolution (36MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D800 Landscape photography highlights
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
fantastic resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7100
Vlogging with Nikon D800
30
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
30
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7100 and Nikon D800
 Nikon D7100Nikon D800
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D7100 Nikon D800
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-04-25 2012-06-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 51
Cross type focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765 gr (1.69 lbs) 900 gr (1.98 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 95
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 25.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 14.4
DXO Low light rating 1256 2853
Other
Battery life 950 photographs 900 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Card slots 2 2
Cost at launch $800 $2,999