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D7100

24MP APS-C DSLR with no AA filter, 51-point AF, and dual SD slots — a DX classic.

$1,199

Launch price

Released Feb 2013

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D7200

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D7200

Enthusiast APS-C DSLR with 24MP no-OPLF sensor, 51-point AF, and excellent stills IQ.

$1,199

Launch price

Released Mar 2015

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D7200 is 2 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

D7100

★ Wildlife★ Sports & Action

Wins

2categories

D7200

★ Wildlife★ Portrait

14 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

D7100 wins 2 categories·D7200 wins 2 categories
  • AD7100 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 51)
  • BD7200 has higher EVF magnification (0.94 × vs 0.78 ×)
  • BD7200 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 24.1 MP)
  • AD7100 has lower AF low-light limit (-8.5 EV vs -3 EV)

Key specs at a glance

D7100D7200
Resolution24.1 MP24.2 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max25,60025,600
Burst15 fps15 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS6-stop6-stop
Weight765 g765 g
Battery640 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

D7100

136 × 106 × 76 mm

765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

D7200 front view

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

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

D7100

136 × 106 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

D7200 back view

D7200

136 × 106 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

D7100

136 × 76 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

D7200 top view

D7200

136 × 76 mm

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 lenses

Nikon F

270+

native lenses available

90 first-party180 third-party

D7200

✓ more lenses

Nikon F

270+

native lenses available

90 first-party180 third-party

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

Use caseD7100D7200
Portrait
6.5Good
6.5Good
Sports & Action
8.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good
6.0Good
Landscape
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Travel
6.5Good
6.5Good
Wildlife
9.0Excellent
9.0Excellent
Vlogging
5.5Fair
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

D7100

  • AF low-light limit

    -8.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better

  • AF points / zones

    493 vs 51 — higher is better

Reasons to choose

D7200

  • EVF magnification

    0.94 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better

  • 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 frame coverage — Both 90 %
  • ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
  • ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
  • ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps

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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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

D7100
D7200
Resolution
24.1 MP
24.2 MP✓
Sensor type
APS-C CMOS
APS-C CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 × 15.6 mm
23.5 × 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
D7100
D7200
Processor
EXPEED 7
EXPEED 7
D7100
D7200
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
D7100
D7200
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, D7100 or D7200?

D7100 scores 8.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for D7200 — 15fps burst — fast action ready.

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 July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.