Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D810

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Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D810

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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35mm 861.6mm²
36.3 megapixels
ISO 64 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Nikon D810 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D810 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon D7200
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Succeeded by the Nikon D850
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Differences

Nikon D7100 advantages over Nikon D810

Less expensive
$875 vs $3589
Save money for lenses or accessories
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 0.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Faster JPEG shooting
5.8 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Nikon D810 advantages over Nikon D7100

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.88 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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.
D810 test data on DxO Mark D7100 test data on DxO Mark

2,853 vs 1,256 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
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

1200 vs 950 shots
Capture more photos
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
36.3 vs 24.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
57 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
23 vs 5 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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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Handles even better than its predecessors; Absolutely spectacular images from the 36-megapixel image sensor; Unusually wide sensitivity range for its resolution; Improved performance and buffer depths; Improved video feature set; Impressive low-light autofocus
Prone to moire and false color with some subjects; No longer available with a low-pass filter; Demands excellent lenses for the best detail; White balance tends warm under tungsten lighting
Read our Nikon D810 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 70D

Nikon D7100

Canon 70D

$695
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Canon 70D

Nikon D810

Canon 70D

$2346
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D810 vs Canon 70D

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D7100

Canon 5D Mark IV

$695
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D810

Canon 5D Mark IV

$2346
35mm

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

$2499
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D810 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Nikon D800

Nikon D7100

Nikon D800

$695
APS-C

Lacks anti-aliasing filter
Faster JPEG shooting

$1850
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800

Nikon D810

Nikon D800

$2346
35mm

Longer stills battery life
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1850
35mm

Fast startup
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon D810 vs Nikon D800

Compared to Nikon D800E

Nikon D7100

Nikon D800E

$695
APS-C

Faster JPEG shooting
Faster RAW shooting

$2212
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D800E

Nikon D810

Nikon D800E

$2346
35mm

Longer stills battery life
Faster JPEG shooting

$2212
35mm

Fast startup

Compare Nikon D810 vs Nikon D800E

Compared to Pentax K-3

Nikon D7100

Pentax K-3

$695
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 D810

Pentax K-3

$2346
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-3

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