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
Z5 IIC
Screen-first, viewfinder-free full-frame Z mount body: 24.5MP BSI sensor, EXPEED 7 AF with fish detection, 7.5-stop IBIS, 15 Scene Modes, and N-RAW video.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2026
Z5 IIC is 13.7 years newer.
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Wins
D7100
Wins
Z5 IIC
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD7100 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher Max video bit rate (420 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- AD7100 has higher EVF resolution (2,360,000 vs 1,040,000)
- BZ5 IIC has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
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
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 × 72 mm
620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
D7100 is 2mm wider, 25mm taller, and 4mm thicker than Z5 IIC.
D7100 is 145 g heavier than Z5 IIC.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm D7100 · 72mm Z5 IIC
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
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 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
Z5 IIC
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D7100
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Z5 IIC
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D7100
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Z5 IIC
Nikon Z
90+
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 106, 76
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
EVF resolution
2,360,000 vs 1,040,000 — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
AF points / zones
493 vs 273 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z5 IIC
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -8.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.7, 72
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Max video bit rate
420 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AA filter
Only Z5 IIC supports it
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
Z5 IIC
Pros
- ✓Lightest full-frame Z body (620g)
- ✓15 Scene Modes — first on a Nikon FX mirrorless
- ✓EXPEED 7 AF, 10 subject types incl. fish
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS + Focus Point VR
- ✓N-RAW internal recording, UVC/UAC webcam
Cons
- –No built-in EVF — rear screen only
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –No mechanical shutter
- –4K 60p is DX (APS-C) crop only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, D7100 or Z5 IIC?
D7100 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Z5 IIC — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the D7100 and Z5 IIC?
D7100 is 24.1 MP and Z5 IIC is 24.5 MP, so the Z5 IIC captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D7100 and Z5 IIC have in-body image stabilization?
D7100 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z5 IIC has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D7100 or the Z5 IIC?
D7100 reaches 15 fps electronic. Z5 IIC reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D7100 and Z5 IIC?
D7100 weighs 765 g and Z5 IIC weighs 620 g, so the Z5 IIC is 145 g lighter.
Do the D7100 and Z5 IIC record 4K video?
D7100: 4K up to 60p. Z5 IIC: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the D7100 and Z5 IIC weather sealed?
D7100: Yes. Z5 IIC: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D7100 and 350 shots for the Z5 IIC, giving the D7100 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D7100 launched at $1,199 and Z5 IIC at $1,399. The D7100 is $200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.