Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800
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Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7100 & Nikon D800. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D7100 Gallery & Nikon D800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Nikon D800
D7100 | D800 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | ![]() | June 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Nikon D7100
D800 | D7100 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Nikon D800
D7100 | D800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800 Specifications
Nikon D7100 | Nikon D800 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed 3 |
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 |