Value for money
Nikon D7100 was introduced with an RRP of $1,681,
the same introduction RRP price with D7000 when it was announced in 2010 and
it’s available for around $1,483 body only. Other camera in the same price
point with D7100 include the Pentax K-5 IIs ($1,314, 16mp, 7fps), also with a
removed AA filter; Sony Alpha A77 ($1,270, 12fps) with 24 megapixel sensor and
the 18 megapixel Canon EOS 7D ($1,423, 8fps).
You’ll also need to buy a memory card and a
case or bag to keep your camera safe – have a look at our complete guide to
camera bags.
Verdict
The Nikon D7100 provides a compelling set
of features, in a well-built weather sealed body with a great looking 3.2-inch
screen. An updated 51-point focus system ensures focus is rapid and reliable,
with the camera responding quickly. The camera features 6fps shooting in JPEG
for 99 shots, which can be increased to 7fps when using 1.3x crop mode,
although this isn’t as quick as the Canon EOS 7D or the Sony Alpha A77 with
12fps shooting.
The
camera features 6fps shooting in JPEG for 99 shots.
The Nikon D7100 is one of the very few crop
(APS-C) sensor Digital SLRs without the OLPF, with the only other similar price
Digital SLR, the Pentax K-5 IIs, featuring a lower resolution of 16-megapixel
sensor. This means the Nikon D7100, with a 24-megapixel sensor, is able to
produce some of the sharpest images we have seen from an APS-C Digital SLR. As
we found with the Nikon D800E, without OLPF, correct technique and attention to
detail is important to achieve the sharpest results, but for those that are
looking to get the best image quality possible, the additional effort is well
worth to spend more time.
The
Nikon D7100 is one of the very few crop (APS-C) sensor Digital SLRs without the
OLPF.
The Nikon D7100 is an impressive update of
D7000, offering a higher resolution of 24 megapixel APS-C sensor; it also
provides the ability to take the sharpest images thanks to the lack of optical
low pass filter (OLPF). Although for optimum performance and for best results,
we should care to the quality of lenses used. The Nikon D7100 is introduced at
a competitive price point and it certainly makes this camera highly
recommended.
The
Nikon D7100 is an impressive update of D7000, offering a higher resolution of
24 megapixel APS-C sensor.
Pros
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24.1 megapixel sensor without OLPF
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Weather sealed magnesium alloy body
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Excellent image quality and detail
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Very good noise performance
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51 focus points
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2 year warranty
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Fast performance
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Built in HDR
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Dual card slots
Cons
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Distortion with 18-105mm VR kit lens
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FPS hasn’t increased since D7000
Specifications of Nikon D7100
Lens
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Effective Magnification: 1.5x
Image sensor
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CCD pixel: 24.1 megapixel
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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 (W): 23.5mm
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sensor size (H): 15.6mm
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Aspect Ratio: 3:2
LCD Monitor
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LCD Monitor: 3.2 inch
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Screen Resolution: 1229k dots
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Touch screen: No
Focusing
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Focusing mode: Autofocus, Manual, Spot, AF
Tracking, Multi, Center, AF Fine Tuning, Face Detection
Exposure Control
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Shutter speeds shortest: 1/8000 sec
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Shutter speeds longest: 30 sec
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Exp modes: Program, Aperture-Priority,
Shutter-Priority, Manual, Scene modes, Program Variable
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Metering: Centre-weighted - Average, Multi
Pattern, Spot
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ISO sensitivity: 100 – 25600
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White balance: Auto, Manual, Bracket,
Outdoors/Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Shade, Flash
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Exposure Comp: +/-5
Shooting options
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Continuous Shooting: 6fps
Video
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Movie mode: Yes
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Video Resolution: 1920x1080, 1280x720 720p
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Video FPS: 30/25/24p
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Stereo sound: Yes
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Optical Zoom with Video: Yes
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 Type: RAW, JPG, RAW+JPG
Power Source
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Battery Type: Lithium Ion EN-EL 15
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CIPA Rating: 950
Box contents
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Box contents: EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery, MH-25 Quick Charger, UC-E6 USB Cable, AN-DC1 Strap, DK-5 Eyepiece
Cap, DK-23 Rubber Eyecup, BF-1B Body Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap, NikonView
NX2 CD ROM
Dimensions
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Weight: 675g
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Width: 135.5mm
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Height: 106.5mm
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Depth: 76mm
Verdict
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Feature: 5/5
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Handling: 5/5
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Performance: 4.5/5
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Value for money: 4.5/5
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Verdict: 4.5/5
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