Nikon
D7100
24MP APS-C DSLR with no AA filter, 51-point AF, and dual SD slots — a DX classic.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Feb 2013
Nikon
D7200
Enthusiast APS-C DSLR with 24MP no-OPLF sensor, 51-point AF, and excellent stills IQ.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Mar 2015
D7200 is 2 years newer.
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Wins
D7100
Wins
D7200
17 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BD7200 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 24.1 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareD7100
136 × 106 × 76 mm
765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D7200
136 × 106 × 76 mm
765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
D7100 and D7200 share virtually identical body dimensions.
D7100 and D7200 weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm D7100 · 76mm D7200
Sensor size, to scale
D7100
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
D7200
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D7100
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
D7200
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
D7100
No major advantages on measured specs.
Reasons to choose
D7200
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 24.1 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 493
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 90 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D7100
Pros
- ✓No AA filter
- ✓51-point AF
- ✓Dual SD slots
- ✓Pro build for DX
Cons
- –Very dated
- –No 4K
- –DSLR declining
D7200
Pros
- ✓24MP no OPLF sensor
- ✓51-point AF
- ✓Dual SD slots
- ✓Strong used value
Cons
- –Superseded by D7500
- –No 4K
- –DSLR platform
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon D7100
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, D7100 or D7200?
D7100 scores 6.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for D7200 — 24.1MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the D7100 and D7200?
D7100 is 24.1 MP and D7200 is 24.2 MP, so the D7200 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D7100 and D7200 have in-body image stabilization?
D7100 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while D7200 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D7100 or the D7200?
D7100 reaches 15 fps electronic. D7200 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D7100 and D7200?
Both bodies weigh roughly 765 g.
Do the D7100 and D7200 record 4K video?
D7100: 4K up to 60p. D7200: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D7100 and D7200 weather sealed?
D7100: Yes. D7200: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D7100 and 640 shots for the D7200, giving the D7200 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $1,199.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.