- 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.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic ZS50 Review.
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | Compare Prices |
| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D7100 webpage |
Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D7000
D7000 vs D7100 |
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| Successor: |
Nikon D7200
D7100 vs D7200 |
Panasonic ZS60
ZS50 vs ZS60 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | D7100 | ZS50 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | TZ70 | |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1599.95 | $399.99 |
| Street Price: | $749.95 | $299.00 |
| Date Available: | 2013-03-30 | 2015-04-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
43.1 oz
(1,222 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
8.6 oz
(243 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.3 x
4.2 x
3.0 in. (136 x 107 x 76 mm) |
4.4 x
2.5 x
1.4 in. (111 x 65 x 34 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Toshiba | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.1 | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.92 microns | 1.54 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 83 | 44 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.2 | 20.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.7 | 11.2 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,256 | 138 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
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) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.9 | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60i/50i (1.3x crop)) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x424 (30p/25p) |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x480 (240p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | n/a |
| Lens: | Nikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 9 groups with 5 Aspherical elements, 10 Aspherical surfaces and 3 ED elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 158mm | 24 - 720mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 105mm | 4.3 - 129mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.80x | 30.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -38 (T) | f/3.3 - 8.0 (W) / f/6.4 - 8.0 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | 67.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 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 | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot / Touch Area |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter, OLED overlay display | EVF: 0.2-inch, 1,166K dots equiv. LCD; 100% Coverage, Lens 19.6x Magnification: Approx. 2.56x / 0.46x (35 mm camera equivalent), Eye Sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 389,000 dots (129,600 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | 0.46x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.94x | 2.56x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 80 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 | Auto, iISO,80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Cloudy, Shade, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Kelvin Color Temperature, Preset manual (up to 3); Fine tuning available. | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5%), with 2016-pixel RGB sensor | Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | 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. | Panorama Shot, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, HDR, Starry Sky, High Speed Video, 3D Photo), Creative Control (Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color (15 filters)) |
| Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent (GN=12m/39ft at ISO 100) | Auto ISO: 0.6 - 6.4m (Wide), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele) |
| 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 | n/a |
| 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: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, RAW+JPEG | RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 86.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional: wired or wireless | Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, Stereo Microphone Jack, Stereo Headphone Jack | Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC |
| 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 | 10.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 | 6 |
| 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): | 300 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 950 shots | 300 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D15 battery grip | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 3.6V, 1250mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE, LoiLoScope (trial version), Adobe Reader |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 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. | 30x zoom with optical image stabilization, 12.1MP High Sensitivity MOS sensor, 1166k-dot EVF with eye-sensor, 1080p60 video, 10fps full-res burst shooting, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Available in black or silver. |
