Nikon D7100 DSLR Camera Body {24.1MP}

Nikon D7100: 24.1MP APS-C DSLR with no optical low-pass filter.

The D7100 pairs a 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter, which lets the sensor resolve finer per-pixel detail than filtered designs at the cost of some moiré risk on dense patterns. In practice, real-world shooting rarely surfaces the problem. The 51-point AF system, with 15 cross-type points, covers a wide swath of the frame and gains an improved working range down to -2 EV compared to its predecessor. Burst shooting runs at 6.0 fps, and the 1.3x crop mode pushes that to 7 fps while dramatically expanding buffer depth for RAW sequences, Nikon rates the crop-mode buffer at 14 RAW frames versus 8 at full resolution.

The body is dust- and moisture-sealed to the same standard as the D300S, and the 100% coverage optical pentaprism viewfinder at 0.94x magnification gives you a true, full-frame view of the scene. Dual SD card slots handle overflow, backup, or RAW-plus-JPEG splits. Full HD video records at 1920x1080 up to 60fps (interlaced via crop mode), with a built-in stereo microphone, a microphone input port, and a headphone jack for audio monitoring during capture. The 3.2-inch, 1,228,800-dot LCD reads well in direct sun thanks to its RGBW subpixel layout. With a 950-shot CIPA battery rating and a deep Nikon F-mount lens ecosystem behind it, the D7100 remains a capable, well-rounded body for serious APS-C work.

Who It's For

Birders and wildlife photographers gain from the 51-point AF system's subject-tracking modes and the 1.3x crop option, which effectively extends telephoto reach while filling more of the frame with AF coverage. Landscape shooters benefit from the filterless sensor's resolving power at base ISO, plus the 100% viewfinder coverage for precise framing. Wedding and event photographers get a weather-sealed body with dual SD slots for redundant card writes and a 950-shot battery life that holds up across long days. Video-oriented shooters working with external audio rigs will find the combination of a microphone input and headphone monitoring port more practical than cameras that offer neither.

Key Features

• 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter
• 51-point AF system with 15 cross-type sensors, down to -2 EV
• 6.0 fps burst shooting, 7 fps in 1.3x crop mode
• 1920x1080 Full HD video at up to 60fps (interlaced in crop mode)
• 100% coverage optical pentaprism viewfinder at 0.94x magnification
• 3.2-inch LCD with 1,228,800 dots and RGBW subpixels
• Dual SD card slots with RAW buffer of 8 frames at full resolution, 14 in crop mode
• Dust and moisture-sealed body, 950-shot battery rating

FAQ

What's the advantage of no optical low-pass filter on the D7100?

Without an OLPF, the sensor resolves finer per-pixel detail than filtered designs, which matters when shooting subjects with high resolution demand. The tradeoff is moiré risk on dense patterns-though real-world shooting rarely surfaces the problem unless you're photographing densely patterned fabrics or fine architectural grilles.

How does the 1.3x crop mode affect burst shooting?

In crop mode, the D7100 shoots at 7 fps with a buffer rated for 14 RAW frames, compared to 6 fps at full resolution with a buffer of 8 RAW frames. Crop mode also expands AF coverage almost to the frame edges, making it useful for both sustained burst sequences and telephoto work with limited lens reach.

What autofocus improvements does the D7100 bring over the D7000?

The D7100 jumps from 39 AF points to 51 points, with 15 cross-type sensors in the center. More importantly, the AF system works down to -2 EV (versus -1 EV on the D7000), and the center point operates all the way down to f/8-useful if you're using teleconverters.

Can you change aperture while recording video?

No. You cannot adjust aperture during movie recording-you must exit Live View mode to change it. You can adjust shutter speed both before and during recording in Manual mode.

What's the battery life rating?

Nikon rates the D7100 at 950 shots per charge (CIPA standard), which assumes typical shooting patterns with periodic LCD use.

Does the D7100 have weather sealing?

Yes. The body is dust- and moisture-sealed to the same standard as the D300S, with magnesium-alloy panels on the top and rear and polycarbonate on the front, bottom, and sides.

What video frame rates are available?

The D7100 records 1920x1080 at 60i (interlaced via crop mode), 30p, 25p, and 24p; 1280x720 at 60p and 50p; and 640x424 at 30p and 24p. All video is compressed in H.264 format.