Nikon D7000 is a hi-end model featuring
16.2MP DX (APS-C) SLR digital sensor from Nikon with 6fps recording speed,
magnesium body which is sealed to stand against weather, making it an ideal
option for those who prefer hi-speed shooting or out-door shooting. Nikon D7000
performed well in our general review in 2010 when its specs were very
prominent. Is an outstanding camera, an upgradable version offering
improvements, all you need?
This year, Nikon introduces the upgraded
version of D7000, Nikon D7100, with a new 24.1MP DX (APS-C) sensor. Nikon
claimed to produce the same noise level though there’s an increase in pixel
density. Another improvement is eliminating, or exactly lacking, low-optical
filter (anti-aliasing filter) in D7100 to create the highest resolution as
possible.
Nikon
D7100 vs Nikon D7000 DSLR
Other noticeable updates include 3.2in
screen featuring high resolution with 1,229 pixels and Nikon D7100’s back looks
neater than D7000, with a large rubber cushion as well as a new I button which
gives fast access to rear controls. For people thinking of changes from Nikon
D7000, the arrangement of key controls are still the same. Here, you will see a
brief description of the difference between two products.
Features
Nikon
D7000 DSLR
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Release: 2010
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16.2MP sensor
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3.2in 1229k dots
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39 focus points
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100% viewfinder frame coverage
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0.95% viewfinder magnification
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ISO 100-25600
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6fps
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20min video limit, Full HD, 24fps
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Mono mic
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Mic socket
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GP-1 compatible
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Weight: 690g
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Size: 132x103x77 mm
Nikon D7100 DSLR
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Release: 2013
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24.1MP sensor
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3.2in 1229k dots
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51 focus points
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100% viewfinder frame coverage
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0.94% viewfinder magnification
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ISO 100-25600
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6fps
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Video: 20min at the highest quality, 29m 59sec
at normal quality, Full HD, 30/25/24fps
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Built-in stereo mic
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Mic socket, headphone socket
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GP-1 / GP-1A compatible
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Weight: 675g (only body)
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Size: 135.5x106.5x76 mm
Besides, Nikon
D7100 has a video button moved on top, a headphone socket, locking mode dial,
new I button and improved thumb grip.
Technical specs
Nikon D7000
Lens
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Magnification: 1.5x
Image sensor
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CCD pixels: 16.2MP
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Pixels (W): 4928
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Pixels (H): 3264
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Sensor type: CMOS
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Sensor size: APS-C
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Sensor size (width): 23.6mm
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Sensor size (length): 15.6mm
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Aspect Ratio: 3:2
LCD screen
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Screen size: 3in
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Screen resolution: 921k dot
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Touch sensitivity: No
Focusing
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Auto
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AF Fine adjustment
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Manual Spot
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Face detection
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Multi
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Centre
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AF Tracking
Exposure control
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Shutter speed: 30sec
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Longest shutter speed: 8,000sec
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Exposure modes: default, aperture priority,
shutter priority, manual, scene, custom
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Format: Multi Pattern, Spot, Centre-weighted -
Average
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ISO range: 100 - 25600
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White balance: auto, manual, frame,
outdoor/daylight, cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, shade, Flash
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Exposure Comp: +/-5
Shooting mode
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6fps continuous shooting
Video
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Movie mode: Yes
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Resolution: 1920x1080, 1280x720 720p
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Video FPS: 24fps, 720p, 30fps
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Stereo sound: No
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Optical zoom for video: Yes
Misc.
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Image stabilization: No
Interface
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HDMI: Yes
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USB: USB 2
Storage
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Card type: SD, SDHC, SDXC
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File format: JPG, RAW, RAW + JPG
Power
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Battery: Lithium Ion EN-EL15 Lithium Ion EN-EL15
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CIPA ratings: 1050
Box content
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EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion battery
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MH-25 QuickCharger
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DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
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DK-21 Rubber Eyecup
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UC-E4 USB Cable
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EG-D2 Audio Video Cable
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BM-11 LCD Monitor Cover
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BF-1B Body Cap
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BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
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ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
Size
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Weight: 690g
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Dimension (WHD): 132x105x77mm
Nikon D7100
Lens
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Magnification: 1.5x
Image sensor
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CCD pixels: 24.1MP
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Pixels (W): 6000
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Pixels (H): 4000
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Sensor type: CMOS
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Sensor size: APS-C
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Sensor size (width): 23.5mm
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Sensor size (length): 15.6mm
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Aspect Ratio: 3:2
LCD screen
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Screen size: 3in
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Screen resolution: 1229k dot
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Touch sensitivity: No
Focusing
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Auto
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AF Fine adjustment
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Manual Spot
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Face detection
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Multi
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Centre
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AF Tracking
Exposure control
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Shortest shutter speed: 1/8000sec
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Longest shutter speed: 30sec
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Exposure modes: default, aperture priority,
shutter priority, manual, scene, custom
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Format: Multi Pattern, Spot, Centre-weighted -
Average
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ISO range: 100-25600
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White balance: auto, manual, frame,
outdoor/daylight, cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, shade, Flash
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Exposure Comp: +/-5
Shooting mode
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6fps continuous shooting
Video
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Movie mode: Yes
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Resolution: 1920x1080, 1280x720 720p
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Video FPS: 30p, 25p, 24p
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Stereo sound: No
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Optical zoom for video: Yes
Misc.
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Image stabilization: No
Interface
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HDMI: Yes
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USB: USB 2
Storage
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Card type: SD, SDHC, SDXC
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File format: JPG, RAW, RAW + JPG
Power
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Battery: Lithium Ion EN-EL15 Lithium Ion EN-EL15
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CIPA ratings: 950
Box content
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EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion battery
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MH-25 QuickCharger
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DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
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DK-21 Rubber Eyecup
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UC-E4 USB Cable
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EG-D2 Audio Video Cable
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BM-11 LCD Monitor Cover
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BF-1B Body Cap
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BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
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ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
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Size
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Weight: 675g
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Dimension (WHD): 135.5x106.5x76mm
Performance
Additional samples and product photos from
Nikon D7100 and D7000 is available in device’s storage, where you can add your
own review, picture and ratings for the products.
ISO
noise level – Nikon D7000
Tested
image – ISO Nikon D7000
ISO
noise level – Nikon D7100
Tested
image – ISO Nikon D7100
D7000 and D7100 has the same ISO range:
100-25,600, with identical sensor size plus D7100 has more pixels. Rationally, D7100
will deliver higher noise level.
ISO parameters from 2 cameras are similar, Nikon
D7100 sounds less noisy at color casts (red, blue and green) and the image
looks clearer at ISO 12,800 at which D7000 has to struggle to keep high pixel
density under control. A similar effect can be found at ISO 25,600, where D7000
displays hot image dots and randomized spots with noise while D7100 makes
images look more impressive.
White
balance performance – Nikon D7000
Tested
image – WB Nikon D7000
White
balance performance – Nikon D7100
Tested
image – WB Nikon D7100
In test of white balance, both cameras perform
well under Tungsten light. This is also applied by auto white balance (AWB).
Under Fluorescent light, there’s a better result on Nikon D7100 and by using
the Fluorescent preset, we had a good result with D7100, too.
Wrap-up
Nikon D7100 is not a version upgraded with
pixel density for the sensor, but removing low optical filter also means
accurate specs, you will be able to have most detailed and sharpest images ever
from an APS-C Nikon camera. As we saw in our Nikon D800 and D800E reviews,
along with the most possible increase in detail, accurate specs must be more
vital.
For some users, it’s good to consider an
increase in continuous shooting speed, however there’re enough updates included
in D7100 to make it a worthy idea seriously, even when you have owned a D7000.
The update process includes increase in pixel density, improved display, full
HD video at 30/25/24fps and stereo sound as well as improved design. All of
them turns D100 into an impressive DSLR which requires high investment into time
and money, as special as what Nikon D7100 cameras can bring you to a higher
level of photography
