Nikon D7100 Detailed Review

In additional D7100 was introduced by Nikon in February 2013. It belongs to the Amateur DSLRs category.

Nikon is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Nikon.

Also D7100 features a CMOS sensor in APS-C size (with Nikon cameras: DX)that has an area of approximately 24 x 16 mm² (0.93″ x 0.61″).

Picture of D7100’s sensor compared to popular format.

The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm.

The D7100’s sensor has resolution of 24 megapixel.

The Nikon supports taking images in RAW. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computer, using software like Adobe Lightroom or Nikon’s RAW converter. This involves one extra processing step but almost always results in superior image quality. Some filters, like converting to monochrome (black and white) will only yield decent results when used with RAW images.

The D7100 features a mechanism for automatic sensor cleaning.

The D7100 has an optical viewfinder with a penta prism. Viewfinders with a penta prism are typical for enthusiast and professional DSLRs. The viewfinder covers 100% of the field of view and has a magnification of 0.62x, an above average value for a viewfinder like this.

The D7100’s shutter speed varies from 1/8000s to 30s.

The D7100’s sensitivity goes from 100 ISO und 25600 ISO, a very useful and practical range.

The D7100 supports all general exposure modes.

The Nikon allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

The D7100’s auto focus processor has 51 AF points. The main point is about that the more points the autofocus has then preferably. If AF has more points then you have a better opportunity to have a focus at the interesting area. In addition, It is a big advantage in a difficult condition. For example, when doing macross.

Manual focusing is available in the Nikon. Even in complicated location.

The D7100 has a built-in flash with a diapason of up to 12m (40 ft.). That range will fit for almost all occasion.

The D7100 features a monitor with a diagonal of 80.00mm (3.1 in.) and a resolution of c. 1.23 megapixel. That’s about average.

Unfortunately, the D7100’s monitor is not articulated. That can make it tricky to frame your subject in some situations, e.g. when taking selfies.

The D7100 does not feature a touch screen.

Display characteristics at a glance:

D7100 video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel.

Also the camera is equipped with an external microphone.

Nikon D7100 Video parameters:

Built-in wireless connectivity is not available with the Nikon. You will need appropriate accessories to wirelessly transfer images between camera and smartphone.

However, the camera can be controlled over a wired connection.

Connect the Nikon to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Nikon supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

The Nikon D7100 has a EN-EL15 LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 950 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The D7100’s battery battery parameters:

The Nikon D7100’s size is 135.5 x 106.5 x 76mm³. (5.3″ x 4.2″ x 3.0″). That dimensions are without lens. The weight of camera is 5.3″ x 4.2″ x 3.0″ grams (765 oz.) without lens weight.

Here is front and top view of the D7100:

For a better idea of the size of the camera, takes a look off camera and ID card comparison image.