Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D3300

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Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D3300

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Succeeded by the Nikon D7200
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Succeeded by the Nikon D3400
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Differences

Nikon D7100 advantages over Nikon D3300

Fast startup
~0.30 vs 0.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

950 vs 700 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
158 mm vs 83 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More cross-type AF points
15 vs 1
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Pentaprism viewfinder
Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
More viewfinder magnification
0.63x vs 0.57x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
More AF points
51 vs 11
More AF points improve autofocus
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
5.8 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon D3300 advantages over Nikon D7100

Less expensive
$16 vs $999
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
D3300 test data on DxO Mark D7100 test data on DxO Mark

1,385 vs 1,256 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Lighter weight
662g vs 1222g
Lighter weight
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
7 vs 5 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Solid, ergonomic body design; Stunning, highly detailed photos, thanks to 24.1MP sensor upgrade and removal of optical low-pass filter; Cool 1.3x crop mode extends reach to nearly 2x the full-frame equivalent; Records Full 1080p HD video at up to 30fps with full-time AF; Many pro-level features packed into a consumer-friendly body at reasonable price.
Shallow buffer that hampers continuous burst shooting; AF slightly slower than average for its class; No real-time aperture control while in Movie mode (among other quirks); More noticeable moire patterns and aliasing artifacts (but only found when shooting fabrics with strong, distinct patterns).
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Excellent image quality with lots of fine detail; Very good high ISO performance; Good dynamic range; Good print quality; Deep buffers with JPEGs; 1080/60p video; Uncompressed HDMI output.
AF struggles in low-light; Contrast-detect AF in live view is slow; Buffer depth is shallow with RAW files; No AE bracketing; No built-in Wi-Fi.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 70D

Nikon D7100

Canon 70D

$810
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Canon 70D

Nikon D3300

Canon 70D

$206
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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Compared to Nikon D3200

Nikon D7100

Nikon D3200

$810
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$477
APS-C

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D3200

Nikon D3300

Nikon D3200

$206
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$477
APS-C

Has anti-aliasing filter
Bigger RAW buffer

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Compared to Pentax K-3

Nikon D7100

Pentax K-3

$810
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-3

Nikon D3300

Pentax K-3

$206
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Fast startup

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-3

Compared to Nikon D5300

Nikon D7100

Nikon D5300

$810
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D5300

Nikon D3300

Nikon D5300

$206
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

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Compared to Canon T5

Nikon D7100

Canon T5

$810
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Canon T5

Nikon D3300

Canon T5

$206
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$399
APS-C

Has anti-aliasing filter

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