Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR vs. Nikon D3300

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Detailed comparison and review of Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR and Nikon D3300. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

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Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR vs. Nikon D3300 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Nikon D3300
Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording
Lens Included AF-S DX 18-105mm VR lens Body only
Height 10.65 cm 9.8 cm
Width 13.55 cm 12.4 cm
Depth 7.6 cm 7.55 cm
Weight 675 g 410 g
Body Material Magnesium alloy -
Enclosure Colour - Black
Protection Splashproof, dust-resistant -
Optical Zoom 5.8x -
SENSOR Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Nikon D3300
Sensor Resolution 24.1 Megapixel 24.2 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Total Pixels 24,710,000 pixels 24,780,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 24,100,000 pixels 24,200,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes Yes
Sensor Features Self Cleaning Sensor Unit -
Image Stabiliser Optical -
Sensors Digital level metre -
PROCESSOR Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Nikon D3300
Image Processor EXPEED 3 EXPEED 4
LENS Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Nikon D3300
Type Zoom lens - 5.8x zoom - 18 - 105 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX ED VR -
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual -
Min Focus Distance 45 cm -
Max View Angle 76 degree(s) -
Zoom Adjustment Manual -
Lens Construction 11 groups / 15 elements -
Filter Size 67 mm -
Lens Mounting Type Nikon F Nikon F
Features ED glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) -
FOCUSING Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Nikon D3300
Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection TTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 51 11
AE/AF Control Dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking AF, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF
Face Detection Face-priority AF function Face-priority AF function
VIEWFINDER Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Nikon D3300
Viewfinder Type Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism Optical - eye-level pentamirror
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% 95%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.94x 0.85x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -2 to +1 -1.7 to +0.5
Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame -
Field of View Crop Factor 1.5 1.5
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Nikon D3300
ISO (Max) 25600 25600
Light Sensitivity ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO 100-6400 ISO auto, ISO 25600, ISO 100-12800
Exposure Metering Centre-weighted, 3D colour matrix II, colour matrix II, spot (2.5%) Centre-weighted, spot, 3D colour matrix II
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
Shooting Programs 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 Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, Children, panorama assist, sports mode
Special Effects 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 Neutral, Vivid, fisheye, illustration, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, Toy camera, Silhouette, Colour sketch, Colour outline, Selective Colour, High Key, Night Vision, Low Key, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Super Vivid, Image Overlay
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, 2500K - 10000K Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 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 1/250sec 1/200sec
Exposure Range EV 0-20 (ISO 100) EV 0-20 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Nikon D3300
Type 3.2" LCD display 3" LCD display
Display Format 1,228,800 pixels 921,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Display Features Display brightness control Display brightness control
FLASH Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Nikon D3300
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 12 12
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, FP flash (high-speed synchro), rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction Fill-in mode, 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 Flash +/- compensation
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Nikon D3300
Digital Video Format H.264, MOV H.264, MOV
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 Stereo Mono
Microphone Features Sensitivity control Sensitivity control
MEMORY Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Nikon D3300
Memory Card Slot Dual SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I 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 -
Image Storage 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)
6000 x 4000
4496 x 3000
2992 x 2000
Video Capture 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
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
H.264 - 640 x 424 - 30 fps
H.264 - 640 x 424 - 25 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Nikon D3300
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL15 Lithium Ion Nikon EN-EL14a Lithium Ion
Details Nikon EN-EL15 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) Nikon EN-EL14a Li-ion rechargeable battery (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 950 shots Photo shooting - 700 shots
CONNECTIONS Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Nikon D3300
Interface HDMI, USB 2.0 Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0
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
Remote control
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB 2.0
HDMI output (19 pin mini HDMI Type C)
Composite video/audio output
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
FEATURES Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Nikon D3300
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 6 frames per second, 7 frames per second 5 frames per second
Additional Features 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 Digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, GPS ready, highlight point display, Active D-Lighting technology, built-in help guide, in-camera RAW processing, HDR image enhancement technology, Eye-Fi Card Ready, distortion control, perspective control, high ISO speed noise reduction
OTHERS Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Nikon D3300
Included Accessories Eyepiece cover, lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap Eyepiece cover, battery charger, body cap, neck strap, audio / video cable
Software Drivers & Utilities, Nikon ViewNX 2 Nikon ViewNX 2
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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