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Nikon D7100 webpage |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D7000
D7000 vs D7100 |
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| Successor: |
Sony A77 II
A77 vs A77 II |
Nikon D7200
D7100 vs D7200 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | A77 | D7100 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1999.99 | $1599.95 |
| Street Price: | $1,899.00 | $689.95 |
| Date Available: | 2011-10-15 | 2013-03-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
48.1 oz
(1,363 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
43.1 oz
(1,222 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.6 x
4.1 x
3.2 in. (143 x 104 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: | Sony | Toshiba |
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.3 | 24.1 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.95 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 78 | 83 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.0 | 24.2 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.2 | 13.7 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 801 | 1,256 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 4240 x 2400 (10.2 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
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), 12-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 11.6 | 5.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH)
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60i/50i (1.3x crop)) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x424 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | Yes |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | Nikon F |
| Lens: | Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT SSM (SAL1650) | Nikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 75mm | 27 - 158mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 16 - 50mm | 18 - 105mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.13x | 5.80x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - f/22 (W/T) | 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: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 67.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 1.4x / 2x | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Phase Detection: 19 points (11 points cross type); Wide (auto, 19 points), Zone, Spot, Local | 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; 1.3cm (0.5") 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter | 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: | 2,359,000 dots | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.73x | 0.63x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.09x | 0.94x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | No |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 13.6x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 16000 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (100-12800 with selectable limits), 50 (expanded), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) | Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7 (15-step), Custom, AWB micro adjustment | Auto, Cloudy, Shade, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Kelvin Color Temperature, Preset manual (up to 3); Fine tuning available. |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Evaluative, 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 Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D) | 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 or 5 frames after 10 seconds | 2 to 20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync (with external flash), Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off | 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): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | GN=12(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent | Lens dependent (GN=12m/39ft at ISO 100) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Proprietary Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | Full TTL exposure |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | Dual slots, UHS-I compatible | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo | 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: | Yes | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | 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 Wireless or Wired | Optional: wired or wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Type-C HDMI Mini Connector (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, External Stereo Micophone Jack, 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): | 0.42 | 0.54 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.42 | 0.53 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 5 | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.42 | 0.52 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 11.6 | 5.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 17 | 12 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 11.6 | 5.3 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 14 | 5 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 11.6 | 4.9 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 13 | 5 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.12 seconds | 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): | 0.085 seconds | 0.055 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.33 seconds | 0.30 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.054 seconds | 0.054 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF, Wide-area mode = 0.119s | 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: | 0.8 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.2 seconds | 4.0 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 530 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 470 shots | 950 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FM500H | Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D15 battery grip |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H 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 | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter 4) | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.5 +); PMB is Windows only | Windows, Mac OS X |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080p HD Video, Auto+, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, Picture Effect, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, DOF Preview, 12fps Burst Mode, Built-in GPS. | 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. |
