The Nissan GTR Skyline of Photography

[dpreview44]

If one knows what he's doing, the D7100 can create images at par with full frame or more expensive bodies. The D7000 is still a great camera and this one took it on another level. Aside from the lack of direct photo transfer to smartphones, this camera is enough for me. Dynamic range, Raw/JPG quality, autofocus, pro controls.. it's all there. Videographers can work with it, but you may look on the canon side if you're primarily doing video. I can say the D7100 can hold its own among the best bodies out there. It's also a joy to use.

 

[André BARELIER]

While the D7100 is a great camera, I disagree about your advice regarding sports: the buffer is really too limiting to shoot sports, even for a hobbyist like me. That's the main reason why I upgraded to a D7200.

 

[Satyaa]

If one knows what he's doing, the D7100 can create images at par with full frame or more expensive bodies. The D7000 is still a great camera and this one took it on another level. Aside from the lack of direct photo transfer to smartphones,

...and small buffer for sports/action...

this camera is enough for me. Dynamic range, Raw/JPG quality, autofocus, pro controls.. it's all there. Videographers can work with it, but you may look on the canon side if you're primarily doing video. I can say the D7100 can hold its own among the best bodies out there. It's also a joy to use.

I fully agree with the strengths of D7100 that you have highlighted. I produced some of my best photos with that camera.

I upgraded to D7200 primarily for the larger buffer for continuous shooting. I also found some additional features that were helpful to me.