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Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Df

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71
Nikon D7100 front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum 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 Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Announced December 2013
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Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Df Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and Df (16MP) and the D7100 (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The D7100 was brought out 7 months before the Df which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D7100 grades against the Df with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Nikon Df

 D7100 Df 
Screen resolution1229k921kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Nikon D7100

 Df D7100 
AnnouncedDecember 2013April 2013Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Nikon Df

 D7100 Df 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D7100 comes with exterior measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Nikon Df has specifications of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the D7100 compared to the Df.

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Df size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D7100 and Df is 59 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D7100 and Df.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D7100 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon D7100 will offer you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older D7100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Df as a Portrait photography camera
79
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
78
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Df as a Street photography camera
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7100 Sports photography features
Nikon Df Sports photography features
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
69
good MP (16MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,400 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7100 Travel photography info
Nikon Df Travel photography info
66
weather proofing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
good battery pack (1,400 CIPA)
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Df Landscape photography factors
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
good MP (16MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,400 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7100
Vlogging with Nikon Df
30
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7100 and Nikon Df
 Nikon D7100Nikon Df
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D7100 Nikon Df
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-04-25 2013-12-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 51 39
Cross focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,229k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format 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 765g (1.69 lb) 760g (1.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 89
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 13.1
DXO Low light score 1256 3279
Other
Battery life 950 pictures 1400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at release $800 $2,747