Nikon Df vs Nikon D7100

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Df and Nikon D7100. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon Df

Nikon D7100

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

These two camera models were both released 2013.

Camera	Released
Nikon Df	2013
Nikon D7100	2013

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon Df has a "Nikon FX"-sensor while Nikon D7100 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon Df	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Nikon D7100	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Nikon Df has a 16 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
Nikon Df	16 MP 16163840 pixels 4928 x 3280
Nikon D7100	24,1 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000

Nikon D7100 has a 48 % larger resolution than Nikon Df. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon Df has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D7100. Nikon Df has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Nikon D7100 has 100 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon Df	100-12800
Nikon D7100	100-6400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Df
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D7100

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Df can shoot up to 5,5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D7100 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon Df	5,5
Nikon D7100	6

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Nikon D7100. Sadly, the Nikon Df does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon Df weighs 760 gr (equal to 1.68 lb) which is 13% heavier than Nikon D7100 and its 675 gr (or 1.49 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon Df	760 gr 1.68 lb
Nikon D7100	675 gr 1.49 lb