Nikon Z fc vs Nikon D7100
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z fc and Nikon D7100. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufacturered by Nikon.
Nikon Z fc were released 2021 and Nikon D7100 was released 2013. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period of time can be of interest since technology is always improving etc.| Camera | Manufacturer | Released |
| Nikon Z fc | Nikon | 2021 |
| Nikon D7100 | Nikon | 2013 |
Type of camera
Nikon Z fc is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D7100 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts sensor (called "DX") which means that if you compare the cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras have a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the cameras sensor size effect the focal length with a multiplier.
| Camera | Experienced focal length when using a lens with 50mm focal length (ex a common "50mm f/1.8") | |
| Nikon Z fc | 75 mm | (a Nikon DX sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.5) |
| Nikon D7100 | 75 mm | (a Nikon DX sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.5) |
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Nikon Z fc has a 21 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D7100 has 24,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels | Pixel (total) | Pixels (width) | Pixels (height) |
| Nikon Z fc | 21 MP | 20668416 | 5568 | 3712 |
| Nikon D7100 | 24,1 MP | 24000000 | 6000 | 4000 |
Nikon D7100 has a 16 % larger resolution than Nikon Z fc. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterwards while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Nikon Z fc has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D7100. Nikon Z fc has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Nikon D7100 has 100 to 6400.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon Z fc | 100-51200 |
| Nikon D7100 | 100-6400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that supports autofocus, does not have a autofocus motor of their own but this wont cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z fc
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D7100
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Nikon Z fc can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Nikon D7100 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon Z fc | 11 |
| Nikon D7100 | 6 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Nikon Z fc and Nikon D7100 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, carried around, for several hours at the time.
Nikon D7100 weighs 675 gr (equal to 1,49 lb) which is 52% heavier than Nikon Z fc and its 445 gr (or 0,98 lb).
| Camera | Weight (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
| Nikon Z fc | 445 gr | 0,98 lb |
| Nikon D7100 | 675 gr | 1,49 lb |
