Nikon D7100 vs Nikon Z7 II

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon D7100 and Nikon Z7 II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are created by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and Z7 II (46MP) and the D7100 (APS-C) and Z7 II (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The D7100 was brought out 8 years prior to the Z7 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the D7100 scores versus the Z7 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D7100 and Nikon Z7 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D7100 Gallery and Nikon Z7 II Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D7100 offers outer dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 II has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

See the Nikon D7100 and Nikon Z7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the D7100 against the Z7 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7100 and Z7 II is 59 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7100 and Z7 II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D7100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon Z7 II will render more detail having its extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged D7100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.