D7100 Comparison

The Nikon D7100 represents is the current top-of-the-line DX-format DSLR. Compared to the previous-generation D7000, it offers some notable improvements yet comes in at the same price. However it is not quite a proper replacement for the now outdated D300s.

D7100 D7000 D300s
Resolution: 24.1 MP 16.2 MP 12.3 MP
Format: DX DX DX
ISO Range 100-6400
25,600 extended
100-6400
25,600 extended
200-3200
6,400 extended
AF points 51 (15 cross) 39 (9 cross) 51 (15 cross)
Max AF sensitivity f/8 f/5.6 f/5.6
Max Video Resolution 1080 30/25/24p 60i/50i
720 60/50p
1080 24p
720 30/25/24p
720 24p
Audio Built-in Stereo Mic
Stereo External Input
Built-in Mono Mic
Stereo External Input
Built-in Mono Mic
Stereo External Input
LCD 3.2″ 1,229k dots 3″ 921k dots 3″ 921k dots
HDR Yes
Metering 2016-pixel RGB 2016-pixel RGB 1005-pixel RGB
Image Processor EXPEED 3 EXPEED II EXPEED
Max Shutter Speed 1/8,000 sec 1/8,000 sec 1/8,000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting 6 fps
7 fps 1.3X crop
6 fps 7 fps
Construction Magnesium alloy top and back, polycarbonate front Magnesium alloy top and back, polycarbonate front full magnesium alloy body
Weather Sealing Yes Yes Yes
Media Slots 2 X SD 2 x SD 1 x SD, 1 x CF
Battery EN-EL15 EN-EL15 EN-EL3e
Shots per charge 950 (CIPA) 1,050 (CIPA) 950 (CIPA)
Weight (body only): 23.8 oz. (675g) 24.3 oz. (690g) 30 oz. (840g)
Dimensions: 136 x 107 x 76 mm 132 x 105 x 77 mm 147 x 114 x 74 mm
Price: $1,199 announcement $1,499 at release
$1350 current
$1,799 at release
$1,699 current