Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Z50
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Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Announced April 2013
- Previous Model is Nikon D7000
- Newer Model is Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2019

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Z50 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Nikon D7100 and Nikon Z50, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Nikon. The resolution of the D7100 (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

The D7100 was revealed 7 years before the Z50 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D7100 matches up against the Z50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Z50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7100 & Nikon Z50. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D7100 Gallery & Nikon Z50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Nikon Z50
D7100 | Z50 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+189k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Nikon D7100
Z50 | D7100 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | ![]() | April 2013 | More recent by 78 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Nikon Z50
D7100 | Z50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Same display measurement |
Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7100 has got outside measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Nikon Z50 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D7100 and Nikon Z50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the D7100 vs the Z50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7100 and Z50 is 59 and 74 respectively.

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D7100 and Z50.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D7100 to offer extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older D7100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications
Nikon D7100 | Nikon Z50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D7100 | Nikon Z50 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-04-25 | 2019-10-10 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 209 |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,229 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 765g (1.69 lbs) | 397g (0.88 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 83 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1256 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 shots | 320 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | EN-EL25 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Price at release | $800 | $857 |