Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D850

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon D7100 and Nikon D850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and D850 (46MP) and the D7100 (APS-C) and D850 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The D7100 was introduced 5 years earlier than the D850 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D7100 scores versus the D850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7100 & Nikon D850. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D7100 Gallery & Nikon D850 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7100 has got physical dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Nikon D850 has dimensions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D7100 vs the D850.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D7100 and D850 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7100 and D850.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D7100 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon D850 will offer extra detail using its extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older D7100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.