Since its launch in 2010, Nikon D7000 has been a much sought after digital SLR camera by photographers of all levels of experience. It has a 16.2MP DX format sensor and is capable of shooting at up to 6 frames per second. For the same price range, Nikon D7100 is the new kid on the block and has some impressive upgrades over the D7000. But is it worth the upgrade? Let’s take a look.
Resolution
The biggest upgrade on the D7100 is its 24.1MP DX format sensor. This increases the resolution of your photos and allows you to print them at larger sizes. It also gives you more resolution to work with when you crop. The D7000 on the other hand comes with a 16.2MP DX format sensor, which is still good enough for most photographers.
Video
Another advantage the D7100 has over the D7000 is its video quality. The D7100 is capable of shooting at full HD 1080p video at up to 60 frames per second. This makes it a great choice for filmmakers who need higher frame rates for slow motion effects. The D7000 on the other hand can only shoot at 1080p at up to 30 frames per second.
Low Light Performance
The D7100 is capable of shooting at higher ISO sensitivities than the D7000. It can shoot at up to 25600 ISO, while the D7000 can only shoot at up to 12800 ISO. This makes the D7100 a better choice for low light shooting as it will allow you to get better results with less noise.
AF System
The D7100 has a 51-point AF system with 15 cross-type points. This is much better than the 39-point AF system found on the D7000. The D7100 also features Nikon’s 3D tracking technology which allows it to lock onto a subject and track it even if it moves. This is a great feature for sports and wildlife photographers.
LCD Screen
The D7100 has a 3.2-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1229k dots. This is a vast improvement over the 2.7-inch LCD screen found on the D7000 and makes it much easier to compose your shots and review them afterwards.
Build Quality
The D7100 has an all-metal body while the D7000 has a plastic body. This makes the D7100 a much more durable camera and it’s also weather sealed, which makes it great for shooting in harsh conditions.
Price
The D7100 currently retails for around $1000 while the D7000 can be found for around $700. This makes the D7100 a bit more expensive than the D7000, but the extra features and higher quality make it worth the extra money.
Conclusion
The Nikon D7100 is a great upgrade over the D7000. It has better resolution, video, low light performance, AF system, LCD screen and build quality. If you are serious about photography and can afford the extra cost, then the D7100 is the better choice.