- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Leica V-LUX 4 Review.
- APS-C 366.6mm2
- 24.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Go in depth with our full Nikon D7100 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the D7100.
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | Compare Prices |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D7100 webpage |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D7000
D7000 vs D7100 |
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| Successor: |
Nikon D7200
D7100 vs D7200 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | V-LUX 4 | D7100 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | EVF | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1599.95 | |
| Street Price: | $1,299.99 | $749.95 |
| Date Available: | 2012-11-15 | 2013-03-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
20.8 oz
(590 g)
includes batteries |
43.1 oz
(1,222 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.9 x
3.4 x
4.3 in. (125 x 87 x 110 mm) |
5.3 x
4.2 x
3.0 in. (136 x 107 x 76 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | Toshiba |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 24.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 83 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.2 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.7 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,256 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4494 x 3000 (13.5 MP, 3:2), 2992 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3600 x 2400 (8.6 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO (3D), RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 5.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x480 (240p) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60i/50i (1.3x crop)) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x424 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | No | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Nikon F |
| Lens: | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 14 elements in 11 groups, 5 Aspherical Lenses, 9 Aspherical surfaces, 3 ED Lenses , 1 Nano Surface Coating Lens) | Nikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 600mm | 27 - 158mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 108mm | 18 - 105mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 24.00x | 5.80x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide/tele) - f/8.0; Multistage Iris Diaphragm | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -38 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 67.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23 pt) / 1 pt (Flexible / Scalable) | 51 point (15 cross-type sensors, center f/8 compatible) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500 DX; Contrast-detect AF in Live View & Movie modes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 0.21" Color LCD (1,312K-dots eq.), Field of View: approx. 100%, Lens 18.4x | SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter, OLED overlay display |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.94x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400* (* Extended ISO) | Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Incandescent, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable), White Set 1, White Set 2 | Auto, Cloudy, Shade, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Kelvin Color Temperature, Preset manual (up to 3); Fine tuning available. |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot | 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5%), with 2016-pixel RGB sensor |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Panning, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, 3D photo; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color | Scene: Portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, pet portrait, candlelight, blossom, autumn colors, food; Effects: silhouette, high key, low key, night vision, color sketch, miniature effect, selective color; Active D-Lighting; HDR. |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds | 2 to 20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd | Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | 0.3 - 13.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 13.5m (Tele/ISO Auto) | Lens dependent (GN=12m/39ft at ISO 100) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | Dual slots, UHS-I compatible | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG | NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | 70.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired | Optional: wired or wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Mini-HDMI, Microphone Jack | Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, Stereo Microphone Jack, Stereo Headphone Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.54 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.53 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.52 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.9 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.3 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 5 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.9 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 5 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.25 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.94 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.248 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.055 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.30 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.054 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF: Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area mode = 0.522s Live View: Full AF shutter lag (AF-S) = 1.935s Full AF shutter lag (AF-F) = 1.823s Prefocused = 0.248 | |
| Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.0 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 540 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 950 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D15 battery grip |
| Usable Battery Types: | 7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Leica-branded version of Panasonic FZ200. | 24MP DX sensor with no optical low-pass filter, EXPEED 3 processor, new 51-point AF system (15 cross-type, center compatible with f/8), 6fps full-resolution burst mode, 7fps in new 1.3x crop mode, 1080p30 movies, 1080i60 movies in new 1.3x crop mode. |
