Nikon Announces D7100

Nikon released it new mid-range DSLR, replacing D7000, on 20th February 2013. On the other hand, we are still waiting to see how Canon will fare when they release their equivalent model, 70D, replacement for 60D, which rumors says it will be in March this year.

The most notable upgrades in the D7100 compared to the D7000 is the 24.1 MP sensor, 51 AF points, with 15 cross type AF points.

I can't help but notice that Nikon is taking the lead in the Megapixel game. Nikon used to produce lower megapixel cameras in favor of better noise control, while Canon goes for higher megapixels. And right now, the trend seems to have reversed with both brands doing the exact opposite.

I'd like to wait and see the noise performance charts for the D7100 before making the final verdict. But for now, I must say the D7100 looks like a better choice for a mid-range DSLR compared to Canon's 60D. I'm rather disappointed by 60D 9 AF points, and lack of dual card slot. Hopefully 70D will address these issues when it's released.

For now, you can see the comparison between D7100 and D7000.

Credits to Nikon Rumors for the table

Model	Nikon D7100	Nikon D7000
Lens Mount	Nikon F bayonet mount	Nikon F bayonet mount
Effective Pixels	24.1million	16.2million
Sensor Size	23.5mmx15.6mm	23.6mmx15.6mm
Buffer	NEF Lossless compressed 12-bit: 7 NEF Lossless compressed 14-bit: 6 JPEG fine: 33	NEF Lossless compressed 12bit: 11 NEF Lossless compressed 14bit: 10 JPEG fine: 31
File Format Still Images	JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats NEF (RAW): Lossless compressed, compressed 12 or 14 bit	NEF (RAW): Lossless Compressed or Compressed 12 or 14 bit JPEG: JPEG-Baseline-Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
Picture Control	Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard User-customizable Settings Vivid	Landscape Monochrome Neutral Nine User-customizable Settings Portrait Standard Vivid
Storage Media	SD SDHC SDXC	SD SDHC SDXC
Card Slot	2 Secure Digital (SD)	2 Secure Digital (SD)
Viewfinder Frame Coverage	100% Horizontal 100% VerticalApprox.	100%Approx.
Viewfinder Magnification	0.94xApprox.	0.95xApprox.
Viewfinder Eyepoint	19.5mm (-1.0m¯¹)	19.5mm
Lens Compatibility at a Glance***	AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible Metering with AI lenses	AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible Metering with AI lenses
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000sec.	1/8000sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed	30sec.	30sec.
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution	6frames per second	6frames per second (CIPA guidelines)
Scene Modes	Autumn Colors Beach / Snow Blossom Candlelight Child Close-up Dusk / Dawn Food Landscape Night Landscape Night Portrait Party / Indoor Pet Portrait Portrait Sports Sunset	Autumn Colors Beach / Snow Blossom Candlelight Child Close-up Dusk / Dawn Food High Key Landscape Low Key Night Landscape Night Portrait Party / Indoor Pet Portrait Portrait Silhouette Sports Sunset
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV	±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure Bracketing	2 to 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, or 3 EV	2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
Mirror Lock Up	Yes	Yes
ISO Sensitivity	ISO100-6400 Hi-1 (ISO 12,800) Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)	ISO100-6400 Hi-1 (ISO 12,800) Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)
Dynamic AF Mode	Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)	Number of AF points: 9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D-tracking)
Auto-area AF Mode	Yes	Yes
Focus Modes	Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area	Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only Normal area Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points	51	39
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Flash Bracketing	2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV	2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
Top FP High Speed Sync	Up to1/8000	Up to1/8000
Flash Sync Modes	Auto Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported Auto with red-eye reduction Auto slow sync Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction Fill-flash Front-curtain sync (normal) Rear-curtain sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync	Front-curtain sync (normal) Rear-curtain sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync
Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV	-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)	Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 as a master flash and SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes, or SU-800 as commander Built-in flash can serve as master flash in commander mode Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units	Built-in flash Commander Mode CLS Supported
White Balance	Auto Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset Manual Shade	Auto (2 types) Auto (TTL white balance with 2,016-pixel RGB sensor) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K) Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning Shade
White Balance Bracketing	3 shots in steps of 1	2 or 3 exposures
Live View Shooting	Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode	Yes
Movie	HD 1,920x1,080 / 60i HD 1,920x1,080 / 50i HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps	HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps VGA 640x424 / 30 fps Movie with sound
Movie Audio	Built-in microphone, stereo External stereo microphone (optional) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted	Built-in microphone, monaural Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
Monitor Size	3.2in. diagonal	3.0in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution	1,228,800Dots	921,000Dots
Monitor Type	Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD	Super Density Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Playback Functions	Auto Image Rotation Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) Highlights Histogram Display Image Comment Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Playback with Zoom Slideshow	Auto Image Rotation Calendar Full Frame Highlight Point Display Histogram Display Movie Playback Shooting Data Slideshow Sound Playback Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments) Zoom
In-Camera Image Editing	Color Balance Color Outline Color Sketch D-Lighting Edit Movie Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Miniature Effect Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Quick Retouch Red-Eye Correction Resize Selective Color Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim	Color Balance Color Outline D-Lighting Distortion Control Edit Movie Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Miniature Effect Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Quick Retouch Red-Eye Correction Resize Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim
GPS	GP-1 GPS unit GP-1A GPS unit	GP-1 GPS unit
Battery / Batteries	EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery	EN-EL15 Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge)	950shots (CIPA)	1,050shots (CIPA)
AC Adapter	EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately)	EH-5a AC Adapter
Approx. Dimensions	Width:5.3in.(135.5mm) Height:4.2in.(106.5mm) Depth:3.0in.(76mm)	Width:5.2in.(132mm) Height:4.1in.(103mm) Depth:3.0in.(77mm)
Approx. Weight	23.8oz.(675g)camera body only	24.3oz.(690g)camera body only
Price	$1,196.95 (body only)	$896.95 (body only)