Side by side comparison and review of Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm and Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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Lens Included | AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens | AF-S DX 18-105mm VR lens |
Height | 9.6 cm | 10.65 cm |
Width | 12.4 cm | 13.55 cm |
Depth | 7.5 cm | 7.6 cm |
Weight | 455 g | 675 g |
Body Material | - | Magnesium alloy |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Red | - |
Protection | - | Splashproof, dust-resistant |
Optical Zoom | 3x | 5.8x |
SENSOR | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Sensor Resolution | 14.2 Megapixel | 24.1 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 14,800,000 pixels | 24,710,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 14,200,000 pixels | 24,100,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Air flow control system, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit | Self Cleaning Sensor Unit |
Image Stabiliser | Optical | Optical |
Sensors | - | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Image Processor | EXPEED 2 | EXPEED 3 |
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LENS | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR | Zoom lens - 5.8x zoom - 18 - 105 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX ED VR |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27 - 82.5mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 28 cm | 45 cm |
Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | 76 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual |
Lens Construction | 8 groups / 11 elements | 11 groups / 15 elements |
Filter Size | 52 mm | 67 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Features | Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) | ED glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) |
FOCUSING | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 11 | 51 |
AE/AF Control | - | Dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking AF, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | Face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Viewfinder Type | Optical - eye-level penta-dach mirror | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism |
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Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 95% | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8x | 0.94x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -1.7 to +0.5 | -2 to +1 |
Viewfinder Frames | - | Autofocus frame |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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ISO (Max) | 12800 | 25600 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO 6400, ISO auto, ISO 100-3200, ISO 12800 | ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO 100-6400 |
Exposure Metering | Centre-weighted, spot, 3D colour matrix II | Centre-weighted, 3D colour matrix II, colour matrix II, spot (2.5%) |
Exposure Metering Zones | 420 | - |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, Children, sports mode | Autumn colour, landscape, portrait mode, close-up, party/indoor, beach/snow, night portrait, PET, Children, food, night landscape, dawn/dusk, sports mode, sunset, candle, blossom |
Special Effects | Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait | Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, HDR, Silhouette, Colour sketch, Colour outline, Perspective Control, Selective Colour, High Key, Night Vision, Low Key, Image Overlay, Quick retouch |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, 2500K - 10000K |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | - | 5 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | - | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/200sec | 1/250sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3.2" LCD display |
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Display Format | 230,000 pixels | 1,228,800 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
Display Features | Display brightness control | Display brightness control |
FLASH | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 12 | 12 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, FP flash (high-speed synchro), rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Digital Video Format | MOV | H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | Stereo |
Microphone Features | - | Sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | Dual SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card | - | 8 GB SDHC |
Included Memory Card | 8 GB SDHC | - |
Image Storage | 4608 x 3072 3456 x 2304 2304 x 1536 |
6000 x 4000 - DX format 6000 x 3368 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 4800 x 3200 - 1.3x crop 4800 x 2696 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9) 4494 x 3000 - DX format 4496 x 2528 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 3600 x 2400 - 1.3x crop 3600 x 2024 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9) 2992 x 2000 - DX format 2992 x 1680 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 2400 x 1600 - 1.3x crop 2400 x 1344 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9) |
Video Capture | MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps MOV - 640 x 424 - 24 fps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL14 Lithium Ion | Nikon EN-EL15 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Nikon EN-EL14 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Nikon EN-EL15 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 550 shots | Photo shooting - 950 shots |
CONNECTIONS | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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Connectivity Features | - | Wi-Fi ready |
Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output Composite video/audio output |
USB 2.0 HDMI output Remote control Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
FEATURES | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 3 frames per second | 6 frames per second, 7 frames per second |
Additional Features | Date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, GPS ready, LCD live view mode, highlight point display, Active D-Lighting technology, face detection, built-in help guide, Scene Recognition System (SRS), in-camera RAW processing, text input to Exif header | Date/time stamp, depth-of-field preview button, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, GPS ready, in-camera red-eye fix, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, Active D-Lighting technology, Dust Delete Data system, Scene Recognition System (SRS), automatic display brightness adjustment, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Eye-Fi Card Ready, High ISO NR, no anti-aliasing filter, noise reduction over long exposures, Lens Distortion Correction |
OTHERS | Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Included Accessories | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, tripod, eyecup, shoe cap | Eyepiece cover, lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap |
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Software | Nikon ViewNX 2 | Drivers & Utilities, Nikon ViewNX 2 |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |