Nikon D7100
Price (when new)
$1,196.95
Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
Picture Angle
Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
Effective Pixels
24.1 million
Total Pixels
24.71 million
Sensor Size
23.5 × 15.6 mm
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Format
DX
Dust-Off Reference Photo
Yes
Image Area
DX (24×16) image area: 6000 × 4000 [L], 4494 × 3000 [M], 2992 × 2000 [S] 1.3× (18×12) image area: 4800 × 3200 [L], 3600 × 2400 [M], 2400 × 1600 [S] Photographs with image area of DX (24×16) taken in movie live view: 6000 × 3368 [L], 4496 × 2528 [M], 2992 × 1680
[S] Photographs with image area of 1.3× (18×12) taken in movie live view: 4800 × 2696 [L], 3600 × 2024 [M], 2400 × 1344 [S]
[S] Photographs with image area of 1.3× (18×12) taken in movie live view: 4800 × 2696 [L], 3600 × 2024 [M], 2400 × 1344 [S]
File Format
Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80 percent, NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats, JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression
Picture Control
Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, User-customizable Settings
Storage Media
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card Slot
2 Secure Digital (SD)
File System
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge
Viewfinder
Fixed eye-level pentaprism
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
Viewfinder Magnification
Approx 0.94x (50mm f1.4 lens at infinity -1.0m)
Viewfinder Eyepoint
19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
-2 to +1 m
Focusing Screen
BriteView Clear Matte Mark II screen - Type-B
Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type
Depth-of-field Control
Yes
Compatible Lenses
Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) and DX lenses, AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (A and M modes only); IX-NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used. The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of F5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the center focus point with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster)
Shutter Type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Fastest Shutter Speed
1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed
30s
Flash Sync Speed
X=1/250s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/320s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320s)
Shutter Release (Shooting) Modes
Single-frame [S] mode, Continuous low-speed [CL] mode, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode, Self-timer mode, Quiet shutter-release, Mirror-up [Mup] mode
Top Continuous Shooting Speed (FPS)
6
Self-timer
2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 s
Exposure Metering System
Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data
Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10, or 13 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 8-mm circle)
Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10, or 13 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 8-mm circle)
Metering Range
Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV
Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
Exposure Meter Coupling
Combined CPU and AI
Exposure Modes
Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Auto, Auto (flash off), Advanced Scene Modes, shutter speed/aperture adjustable in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps, U1 (user setting 1), U2 (user setting 2)
Exposure Compensation
Can be adjusted by -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in P, S, A and M modes
Exposure Bracketing
Yes
Exposure Lock
Yes
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
100
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
6400
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
25600
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV
Single-point AF Mode
Yes
Dynamic AF Mode
Yes
Number of AF points
51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors
Auto-area AF Mode
Yes
Autofocus System
Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; the center point is available at apertures slower than f/5.6 and faster than f/8 or at f/8), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m/1 ft 8 in. to 9 ft 10 in.)
Focus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing A AE-L/AF-L button
Focus Modes
Single-point AF; 9-, 21- or 51-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
51
Autofocus Fine Tune
Yes
Built-in Flash
Yes
Flash Bracketing
2 to 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV
Flash Control
TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2016 pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB910, SB900, SB800, SB700, SB600, SB400; i-TTl balanced fill flash for DSLR is used with matrix and center weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for DSLR with spot metering
Flash Sync Modes
Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported
Optional Grip
Optional MB-D15 Multi-Power Battery Pack with one EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or six AA-size
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash Sync Terminal
Yes
White Balance
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Sun, Shade, Preset, Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting, Cloudy
White Balance Bracketing
2 to 5 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3
Live View Shooting
Yes
Movie
Movie with sound, HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps, HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps, HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps
Movie Audio
Built-in microphone, monaural, Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter), Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
Movie Metering
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Movie Maximum recording time
29 min. 59 s
Movie File Format
MOV
Movie Video Compression
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Movie Audio recording format
Linear PCM
Live View Lens servo
Autofocus (AF), Single-servo AF (AF-S), full-time-servo AF (AF-F), Manual focus (MF)
Live View AF-area mode
Face-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject-tracking AF
Monitor Size (inch diagonal)
3.2
Monitor Resolution (dots)
921,000
Monitor Type
TFT-LCD Vari-angle
Monitor Viewing Angle
170 degrees
Playback Functions
Full frame, Thumbnail (4, 9, 16 or 72 segments), Zoom, Movie Playback, Slideshow, Histogram display, Auto image rotation, Shooting data, Highlight point display, Movie Slideshow
Interface
Audio/Video Out, Hi-speed USB, HDMI, Stereo Microphone Input
GPS
GP-1 GPS unit
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Batteries
EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge)
950
Battery Charger
MH-17/16/15 Quick Charger
AC Adapter
EH-5b AC & EP-5B
Tripod Socket
¼ in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions (mm)
135.5 x 106.5 x 76mm
Dimensions (inch)
5.3 x 4.2 x 3"
Weight (grams)
765g
Weight (lbs)
1.7 lbs