Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800E

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and D800E (36MP) and the D7100 (APS-C) and D800E (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The D7100 was revealed 11 months after the D800E so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the D7100 scores vs the D800E for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7100 and Nikon D800E. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D7100 Gallery and Nikon D800E Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D7100 has got exterior dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Nikon D800E has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800E in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D7100 vs the D800E.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7100 and D800E is 59 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7100 and D800E.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D7100 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D800E will provide more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger D7100 provides an edge in sensor technology.