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
D7500
Enthusiast DX DSLR with the D500-derived 20.9MP sensor, 8fps burst, 4K UHD video, and weather-sealed body.
$1,250
Launch priceReleased Apr 2017
D7500 is 4.2 years newer.
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Wins
D7100
Wins
D7500
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD7100 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- AD7100 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 51)
- AD7100 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- BD7500 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AD7100 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
D7500
136 × 104 × 73 mm
640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
D7100 is 2mm taller and 4mm thicker than D7500.
D7100 is 125 g heavier than D7500.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm D7100 · 73mm D7500
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D7100
136 × 106 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D7500
136 × 104 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D7100
136 × 76 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D7500
136 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D7100
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
D7500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D7100
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
D7500
✓ 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
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
493 vs 51 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 106, 76
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only D7100 supports it
Reasons to choose
D7500
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 104, 72.5
AA filter
Only D7500 supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
950 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Weight
640 g vs 765 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
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
D7500
Pros
- ✓20.9MP D500-derived sensor
- ✓8fps burst
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Single SD slot
- –DSLR platform
- –No IBIS
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon D7100
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, D7100 or D7500?
D7100 scores 8.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for D7500 — 15fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the D7100 and D7500?
D7100 is 24.1 MP and D7500 is 20.9 MP, so the D7100 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D7100 and D7500 have in-body image stabilization?
D7100 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while D7500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D7100 or the D7500?
D7100 reaches 15 fps electronic. D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D7100 and D7500?
D7100 weighs 765 g and D7500 weighs 640 g, so the D7500 is 125 g lighter.
Do the D7100 and D7500 record 4K video?
D7100: 4K up to 60p. D7500: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the D7100 and D7500 weather sealed?
D7100: Yes. D7500: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D7100 and 950 shots for the D7500, giving the D7500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D7100 launched at $1,199 and D7500 at $1,250. The D7100 is $51 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed November 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.