Nikon D7100 Specifications

· Posted 02/20/2013

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Auto Focus

Auto FocusYes
Auto Focus Type51 point (15 cross-type sensors, center f/8 compatible) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500 DX; Contrast-detect AF in Live View & Movie modes
Auto Focus Assist Light?Yes
Manual FocusYes

Power

Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)950 shots
Battery Form FactorProprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D15 battery grip
Usable Battery TypesLithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger IncludedYes
Internal Charging SupportedNo

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom Valuesn/a
Lens MountNikon F
LensNikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)27 - 158mm
Focal Length (actual)18 - 105mm
Zoom Ratio5.80x
Aperture Rangef/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -38 (T)
Integrated ND FilterNo
Normal Focus Range45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity
Filter Thread67.0mm
Thread Typen/a
Optical Image StabilizationYes
Digital ZoomNo

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase DetectNo
DxO Sensor Score83
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)24.2
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)13.7
Sensor TypeCMOS
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)1,256
Sensor ManufacturerToshiba
Effective Megapixels24.1
Sensor FormatAPS-C
Approximate Pixel Pitch3.92 microns
Focal Length Multiplier1.5x
Aspect Ratio3:2
Color Filter TypeRGBG
Anti Aliasing FilterNone
Self-CleaningYes
Sensor shift image stabilizationNo

Image Storage

Usable Memory TypesSD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS SupportUHS-I
Other MemoryDual slots, UHS-I compatible
Dual Card SlotsYes
RAW Capture SupportYes
Uncompressed FormatNEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, RAW+JPEG
Included MemoryNo memory included

Image Capture

Image Resolution6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4494 x 3000 (13.5 MP, 3:2), 2992 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3600 x 2400 (8.6 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2)
Image File FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second5.9

General

Size5.3 x 4.2 x 3.0 in. (136 x 107 x 76 mm)
WaterproofNo
Waterproof Depthn/a
Model NumberD7100
Camera FormatPro SLR
Currently ManufacturedNo
Retail Price$1599.95
Street Price$809.95
Date Available2013-03-30
Tripod MountYes

Viewfinder

ViewfinderOptical / LCD
Viewfinder TypeSLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter, OLED overlay display
Focus PeakingNo
EVF Resolutionn/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed)0.94x

Exposure

Exposure Compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5%), with 2016-pixel RGB sensor
Program Auto ExposureYes
Aperture PriorityYes
Shutter PriorityYes
Full Manual ExposureYes
Creative Exposure ModesScene: Portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, pet portrait, candlelight, blossom, autumn colors, food; Effects: silhouette, high key, low key, night vision, color sketch, miniature effect, selective color; Active D-Lighting; HDR.
Self Timer2 to 20 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer)Yes
Maximum ISO (native)6400
High Resolution CompositeNo
Minimum ISO (native)100
ISO SettingsAuto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600
Auto ISO ModeYes
White Balance SettingsAuto, Cloudy, Shade, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Kelvin Color Temperature, Preset manual (up to 3); Fine tuning available.
Shutter Speed Range1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb ModeYes

Video Capture

HD Video OutYes
HD Video ConnectionHDMI
Can take moviesYes
Movie Resolution1920x1080 (30p/​25p/​24p) 1920x1080 (60i/​50i (1.3x crop)) 1280x720 (60p/​50p) 640x424 (30p/​25p)
Movie File FormatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Movie File FormatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Composite Video OutYes
NTSC/PAL Switchable VideoYes
Video Usable as ViewfinderYes

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash ControlFull TTL exposure
Built-in FlashYes
Flash ModesFront-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range DescriptionLens dependent (GN=12m/39ft at ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range)

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)5.9
Flash cycle time, full power4.0 seconds
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)12
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames)5
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.9
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames)5
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)0.25 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR)1.94 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR)0.248 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)0.055 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)0.54
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash)0.30 seconds
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame)0.53
Shutter Lag (prefocused)0.054 seconds
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames)Unlimited
Shutter Lag (notes)OVF: Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area mode = 0.522s Live View: Full AF shutter lag (AF-S) = 1.935s Full AF shutter lag (AF-F) = 1.823s Prefocused = 0.248
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot)0.52
Startup Time0.3 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?No
Play -> Record Time0.3 seconds

Software

Included SoftwareNikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
OS CompatibilityWindows, Mac OS X

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)3.2
Rear Display Resolution1,228,800 dots (307,200 px)
TouchscreenNo
Articulating ScreenNo
Tilt Swivel ScreenNo
Selfie ScreenNo
Top Deck DisplayYes
Eye-level ViewfinderYes
Rear DisplayYes

Connectivity

BluetoothNo
Built-In GPSNo
Microphone JackYes
Headphone JackYes
External ConnectionsUSB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge CompliantYes
DPOF CompliantYes
Remote ControlYes
Remote Control TypeOptional: wired or wireless
Connections (extended)Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, Stereo Microphone Jack, Stereo Headphone Jack
Built-In Wi-FiNo
NFCNo

Miscellaneous

Notes & Features24MP DX sensor with no optical low-pass filter, EXPEED 3 processor, new 51-point AF system (15 cross-type, center compatible with f/8), 6fps full-resolution burst mode, 7fps in new 1.3x crop mode, 1080p30 movies, 1080i60 movies in new 1.3x crop mode.

Basic

Sensor size366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Weight43.1 oz (1,222 g) includes batteries, kit lens