- APS-C 366.6mm2
- 24.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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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: | SD15 | D7100 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1599.95 | |
Street Price: | $1,500.00 | $744.95 |
Date Available: | 2010-06-30 | 2013-03-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 24.0 oz (680 g) |
43.1 oz
(1,222 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
5.7 x
4.2 x
3.2 in. (144 x 107 x 81 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: | Foveon X3 | Toshiba |
Effective Megapixels: | 4.7 | 24.1 |
Sensor Format: | 0.98 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 285.66mm2 (20.70mm x 13.80mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 7.84 microns | 3.92 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.7x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | Full Color | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Not needed | 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: |
2640 x 1760
(4.6 MP,
3:2), 2640 x 1485 (3.9 MP, 16:9), 1872 x 1248 (2.3 MP, 3:2), 1312 x 880 (1.2 MP, Other) |
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 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.X3F) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 5.9 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60i/50i (1.3x crop)) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x424 (30p/25p) |
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Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Sigma SA bayonet | Nikon F |
Lens: | n/a | Nikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 158mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 105mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.80x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -38 (T) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 67.0mm |
Thread Type: | Varies with lens | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 5-point phase-difference detection | 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: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.9x mag. | SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter, OLED overlay display |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x | 0.63x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.90x | 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: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto (100-200), Auto with Flash (100-400), 50*, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 3200* (*Extended mode) | Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | 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 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 77-segment Evaluative, Center Weighted Average, Center Area, 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, 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 or 10 seconds | 2 to 20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | S-TTL; Forced On, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction | 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): | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | Lens dependent (GN=12m/39ft at ISO 100) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -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: | Microdrive / SD / SDHC | 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: | 12-bit RAW (.X3F) | NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed,FireWire | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | RS-31 Wireless, CR-21 Wired | Optional: wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): | DC input | 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): | 3.0 | 5.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 21 | 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): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 250 shots | 950 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-21 | Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D15 battery grip |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-21 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: | Sigma Photo Pro 4.0 | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows, Mac OS X |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 14MP Foveon X3 Sensor, True II Processor. | 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. |