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Nikon D7100 · Nikon USA product photograph with attached lens; lens is not part of body specifications

Nikon D7100
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Nikon D7100 · Nikon USA product photograph with attached lens; lens is not part of body specifications

Nikon · Nikon DSLR

D7100

Released March 2013

A 24.1-megapixel DX DSLR without an optical low-pass filter, with 51-point autofocus and an optional 1.3× cropped shooting area.

Type
DSLR
Sensor
APS-C
Megapixels
24.1
Lens
Nikon F mount
Video
1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Body weight
675 g

What reviewers say

Both praise image quality, the capable autofocus system and durable, well-sealed handling. Both criticise slow, noisy movie autofocus and the fixed screen. Camera Labs finds little sharpness advantage over the cheaper D5200 despite removing the low-pass filter, and considers the short RAW burst restrictive for action; Photography Blog sees a worthwhile overall upgrade with reliable exposure and colour.

From photographyblog.com, cameralabs.com, cameralabs.com and cameralabs.com

Specifications

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Image and sensor

Camera type
DSLR
Sensor format
APS-C
Sensor type
CMOS
Sensor dimensions
23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution
24.1 MP
Largest image
6000 × 4000
RAW recording
Yes
Standard ISO range
100–6400
Sensor detail
DX CMOS with 24.1 million effective and 24.71 million total pixels; no optical low-pass filter; Image Sensor Cleaning and Image Dust Off reference data. Full DX image 6000 × 4000 or 1.3× cropped image 4800 × 3200
Image formats
12-bit or 14-bit NEF RAW, lossless-compressed or compressed; JPEG Fine/Normal/Basic with size-priority or optimal-quality compression; simultaneous RAW and JPEG; Picture Controls and in-camera NEF processing
ISO detail
Standard ISO 100–6400 in one-third or half stops; expansion up to Hi 2, ISO 25600 equivalent; automatic sensitivity control
Image processor
EXPEED 3

Lens and shooting

Lens mount
Nikon F mount
Stabilisation
Optical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst
6 fps
Lens detail
Nikon F mount with AF coupling and contacts; body autofocus motor supports compatible AF lenses. Current Japan specification supports compatible G/E/D, AF, AI-P, non-CPU AI and DX lenses with restrictions; non-CPU lenses use A/M exposure; non-AI, IX and F3AF excluded
Autofocus
Advanced Multi-CAM 3500DX phase-detection module; 51 points including 15 cross-type and one central f/8-compatible point; -2 to +19 EV at ISO 100, 20°C; AF fine-tuning, dynamic nine/21/51 points, 3D tracking and auto-area AF. Live view uses contrast AF with AF-S/AF-F and face/wide/normal/tracking areas
Shutter
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter; 1/8000 to 30 seconds in half or one-third stops, Bulb and Time; tested to 150000 cycles; X-sync 1/250 second, up to 1/320 with reduced guide number
Burst detail
Full DX: 6 fps JPEG/12-bit RAW or 5 fps 14-bit RAW. 1.3× crop: 7 fps JPEG/12-bit RAW or 6 fps 14-bit RAW; low-speed settings up to 6 fps; quiet release, mirror-up, self-timer and optional ML-L3 infrared remote modes
Stabilisation detail
Optical VR depends on the attached lens; no sensor-shift stabilisation
Flash
Built-in pop-up i-TTL flash, guide number approximately 12 m at ISO 100, 20°C; commander mode, Auto FP with compatible external Speedlights and accessory shoe
Exposure controls
P/S/A/M, Auto, scene and effects modes; U1/U2 custom presets; 2016-segment RGB matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±5 EV compensation; exposure/flash and white-balance bracketing up to five frames; Active D-Lighting bracketing

Video

Highest video resolution
1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Video detail
1920 × 1080 at 30p/25p/24p; 60i/50i only in 1.3× cropped mode, interlaced fields rather than 60p/50p; 1280 × 720 at 60p/50p. MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, linear PCM audio; maker maximum 29 min 59 s depends on quality/format. Photography Blog handling text incorrectly gives 1920 × 1280, MJPEG AVI and five-minute clips; own Nikon specification controls
Audio
Built-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm external stereo microphone input with plug-in power and adjustable sensitivity; 3.5 mm headphone output

Screen and viewfinder

Viewfinder
Optical
Screen size
3.2″
Screen dots
1,229,000
Touchscreen
No
Tilting screen
No
Display detail
Fixed 3.2-inch RGBW TFT with approximately 1229000 dots, 170° viewing angle and 100% coverage; top status LCD and live view; dots count subpixels including white
Viewfinder detail
Pentaprism, approximately 100% coverage for DX or 97% for 1.3× crop, 0.94× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity; 19.5 mm eyepoint; OLED information display, grid and depth-of-field preview

Connections and design

Battery life (maker's claim)
950 photographs
Body weight
675 g
Release detail
Nikon Japan records actual first sale on 14 March 2013; global announcement dated 21 February. The D7000 remained in the range at introduction; no direct predecessor link inferred
Recording media
Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots; UHS-I supported; overflow, backup or RAW/JPEG split recording and card-to-card copying
Ports
Hi-Speed USB, mini HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm microphone input, 3.5 mm headphone output and accessory terminal for optional MC-DC2 remote, WR controllers or GP-1/GP-1A GPS; no analogue video output
Wireless connections
Optional WU-1a Wi-Fi adapter; optional WT-5 with UT-1; optional WR-1/WR-R10 radio or ML-L3 infrared release; no built-in Wi-Fi or GPS; UT-1 provides optional wired LAN
Battery life detail
EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery; approximately 950 CIPA shots per charge; optional MB-D15 accepts one EN-EL15 or six AA cells, with approximately 450 CIPA shots using alkaline AA cells
Charging
External MH-25 charger; optional EH-5b mains adapter and EP-5B power connector
Dimensions
Approximately 135.5 × 106.5 × 76 mm
Weight detail
Approximately 675 g body only; 765 g with battery and SD memory card, excluding body cap
Materials
Magnesium-alloy top and rear covers; sealing against dust and moisture
Colours
Black
In the box
EN-EL15, MH-25, UC-E6 USB cable, AN-DC1BK strap, BF-1B body cap, BS-1 shoe cover, DK-5 eyepiece cap, DK-23 eyecup and ViewNX 2 CD-ROM

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 51 autofocus points including 15 cross-type sensors
  • Two SD card slots and 100% pentaprism viewfinder
  • Stereo microphone, external microphone input and headphone output

Cons

  • Short RAW burst buffer
  • Fixed display without touch controls
  • Wi-Fi and GPS require optional accessories

Closest rivals

Model
TypeSensorMegapixelsLensVideoBody weightReleased
NikonD5300
DSLRAPS-C24.2Nikon F mount1920 × 1080 at 60 fps480 gNov 2013
NikonD3200
DSLRAPS-C24.2Nikon F mount1920 × 1080 at 30 fps455 gMay 2012
NikonD3300
DSLRAPS-C24.2Nikon F mount1920 × 1080 at 60 fps410 gFeb 2014

Sources

  1. nij.nikon.com/products/lineup/slr/d7100/spec.html
  2. nij.nikon.com/products/lineup/slr/d7100
  3. nikonusa.com/p/d7100/1513/overview
  4. nikon.com/company/news/2013/0221_dslr_01

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