Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Z50

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).

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.