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<blockquote data-quote="dmc" data-source="post: 233940" data-attributes="member: 8092">So I have been shooting both for quite some time.&nbsp; I've also shot the D7100 since it was released.&nbsp; I have been a pixel chaser since the early days of digital and I felt just like you.&nbsp; However, the longer I have been shooting the more I realize that all these extra megapixels do is put more money into Nikon's pocket.&nbsp; The fact is, for photos on the internet or prints up to 11 X 14&quot; you will be hard pressed to see the difference between 6 Mp and 24 Mp.&nbsp; The real difference will start to be apparent at 16 X 20&quot; and larger.&nbsp; Even given this, technique, exposure, and lens choice will make a greater difference to the results than how many Mp your sensor has.Try it for yourself.&nbsp; Take an identical shot with your D3100 and your D7100.&nbsp; Use a tripod, the same lens and the same exposure.&nbsp; Then print both at 11 X 14&quot; and show them around to friends and neighbors.&nbsp; See If they can tell you the difference.Regardless, enjoy your D7100, it is a beautiful camera.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="dmc, post: 233940, member: 8092"] So I have been shooting both for quite some time. I've also shot the D7100 since it was released. I have been a pixel chaser since the early days of digital and I felt just like you. However, the longer I have been shooting the more I realize that all these extra megapixels do is put more money into Nikon's pocket. The fact is, for photos on the internet or prints up to 11 X 14" you will be hard pressed to see the difference between 6 Mp and 24 Mp. The real difference will start to be apparent at 16 X 20" and larger. Even given this, technique, exposure, and lens choice will make a greater difference to the results than how many Mp your sensor has. Try it for yourself. Take an identical shot with your D3100 and your D7100. Use a tripod, the same lens and the same exposure. Then print both at 11 X 14" and show them around to friends and neighbors. See If they can tell you the difference. Regardless, enjoy your D7100, it is a beautiful camera. [/QUOTE]

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