Nikon D7100
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Announced April 2013
- Superseded the Nikon D7000
- Replacement is Nikon D7200
- Read full specs
- Alternatives
- Lenses
- Size Comparison
- FAQ
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Nikon D7100 overview
Nikon D7100 is Nikon's Advanced DSLR camera first introduced on April of 2013. The camera includes a 24MP, CMOS APS-C size sensor with a maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000.
Nikon brought out this camera in an effort to improve the previous Nikon D7000 (Read Full Comparison) and then brought out the updated Nikon D7200 (Read Full Comparison) in an effort to improve this model.
The D7100 is scored #30 out of 92 in Advanced DSLR cameras and all-around #166 out of 1465 for cameras in our list. Remember to test our Advanced camera finder to find camera results based on your customized criteria.
The following is a chart of various criteria used in the scoring system.
Nikon D7100 family
The Nikon D7100 is part of a family of cameras. You can view the full list underneath.
Nikon D7100 Gallery
You can view the D7100 from different angles in the gallery here.
Nikon D7100 Pros and Cons
Here is a list of positives and negatives of the Nikon D7100 based on criterias which are usually viewed as useful in a camera.
Nikon D7100 Sensor features
The size of the sensor in the Nikon D7100 is 23.5mm x 15.6mm (APS-C). The 367 mm² sensor has the capability to resolve 6000 x 4000 pixels with aspect ratios of 3:2 and 16:9.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe CMOS sensor boasts 24 megapixels and features a native ISO range of 100 - 6400. The ISO can also be expanded digitally to a maximum of 25600. RAW files are supported which means that the user has more room to maneuver in post.
Nikon decided to omit the anti-alias filter on the Nikon D7100. This can result in more sharp images but may create moire in some conditions.
The image underneath displays the D7100's sensor size in comparison to other common sizes. The D7100 sensor comes with a crop factor of 1.5 and is presented in green.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoTo get an idea of different aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.
Nikon D7100 dimensions
Nikon D7100 is 1.69 lb (765g or 26.98 oz) and features outside dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0"). The weight of normal Advanced DSLR camera is 776g so the Nikon D7100 is on par compared with various rivals.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesDown below is a image of the Nikon D7100 beside a soda so you're able to have a sense of its size.
The top view just below will provide the button arrangement on the D7100.
Nikon D7100 Lens features
The D7100 works with the Nikon F mount and has 315 lenses available for sale. Here is a few of the lenses we have in our collection that will work with the D7100.
Nikon D7100 Connectivity
The D7100 has the following connectivity:
- USB Yes
- Wireless Yes
- HDMI Yes
- GPS Yes
Cameras that contain NFC and / or Bluetooth compatibility can easily be controlled wirelessly through smartphones. You can send photos and in some cases adjust settings with no need to connect physically with the camera.
Several apps also stream a Liveview and click the shutter in case you aren't near the camera. If the camera includes a HDMI out, it could be connected to an external display. A lot of cameras enable you to recharge the battery through the USB socket.
Nikon D7100 Video features
The maximum video quality in the Nikon D7100 is 1920 x 1080 and it can save in MPEG-4 and H.264 format. 1080p quality gives you an excellent balance in quality versus file size but FULL HD isn't going to give you much room to crop. The camera does come with both headphone and mic jack making it especially useful while recording audio.
Nikon D7100 Weather Sealing
Nikon D7100 comes with weather sealing making it a great candidate to use in rough locations. This is especially valuable whenever you are not sure about the conditions you might encounter in outdoor photography.
Nikon D7100 Display and Viewfinder
The Nikon D7100 includes a 3.2" fixed display with a resolution of 1,229k dots.
Sadly the display is not a touch screen. The D7100 also has a builtin Top LCD display so that you can quickly view camera settings.
Photography GlossaryThe ViewFinder details regarding Nikon D7100 are as follows:
- ViewFinder Optical (pentaprism)
- ViewFinder Coverage 100 percent
- ViewFinder Magnification 0.63x
Viewfinders are rather useful in sunny outdoor conditions which might make the camera display washed out and difficult to view.
Nikon D7100 Shutter features
Nikon D7100 has the capability to shoot continuously at 6.0 frames per second. The highest shutter speed is 1/8000s.
Nikon D7100 Flash and Hot shoe features
Nikon D7100 has got both in-built flash plus external flash ability. The maximum flash sync is 1/250s.
Nikon D7100 Autofocusing features
Nikon D7100 has got both Phase Detect Autofocus and Contrast Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection focusing is a lot more faster and exact compared to Contrast Detect focusing. The camera includes Face detect which is helpful for portrait photography.
It includes 51 focus points to pick from. It also features Tracking Autofocus for things on the move. Nikon D7100 boasts manual focus if required in low light occasions or you need more exact focus control.
Nikon D7100 Battery life
The battery (EN-EL15) for the Nikon D7100 is made to last for 950 photographs with respect to the CIPA benchmarks making it similar to its competitors. The general Advanced DSLR camera battery life is 909. Nikon D780 offers the highest possible (2260) battery life in this category of cameras.
Following is a collection of Advanced DSLR cameras that have the highest battery life:
Nikon D7100 for various kinds of photography
The following bar chart displays a overview of the Nikon D7100 for various kinds of photography. To find out more, visit the specific paragraph underneath.
Nikon D7100 Portrait photography details
The Nikon D7100 has a rating of 78 which is wonderful, meaning that it is a fantastic fit for portrait photos. Photographing portrait photos leans heavily to sensor dimensions, support for RAW photos plus the capability to utilize off-camera lighting.
Nikon D7100 Street photography highlights
Getting a reasonable points total of 60, the Nikon D7100 is fairly suitable to buy for street photography. A decent street photography camera has a perfect balance of image quality plus portability.
Nikon D7100 Sports photography factors
A very good sports photography score of 69 means the Nikon D7100 is a good fit for photographing sports. A camera needs to have very good autofocus plus fast shutter speeds for sports photography.
Nikon D7100 Travel photography factors
Portability is pretty critical when choosing a travel camera. Over-all, the Nikon D7100 gets a very good 66 as a travelling camera which is a respectable fit to take on your vacations.
Nikon D7100 as a Landscape photography camera
In case you're planning to pick a digital camera for landscape pictures, the most essential factor will no doubt be image quality. The Nikon D7100 and it's wonderful rating of 76 as a landscape camera is a great pick compared to its competitors.
Nikon D7100 Vlogging features
A vlogging camera preferably should have a articulating screen, mic port and if possible image stabilization. Taking everything into account, the Nikon D7100 is not appropriate for vlogging as it receives a awful score of 30.
Nikon D7100 Alternatives
If you are in the market for alternatives to the D7100, here is a number of the top ranked cameras that fall into the family of Advanced DSLR.
The diagram listed below gives you a bird's eye view of the D7100 vs it's highest rated rivals listed earlier.
There are a bunch of cameras you may look at as alternate options. To browse through a extensive comparison, just click on the "compare" link.