Upgrade Guide

Nikon D7100→Nikon D800

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

D7100

£199

2013

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D800

£230 (+£31)

2012

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the D7100. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the D800

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	D7100	D800
Price	£199	£230
Released	2013	2012	↓
Sensor	24.1MP APS-C CMOS	36.3MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution	24MP	36MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/30 (60i), 720p/60	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60
Autofocus	51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view	51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	6fps	4fps	↓
Battery Life	~950 shots (CIPA)	~900 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	765g (with battery)	1000g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x
Screen	3.2" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots	3.2" fixed LCD, 921k dots
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon F mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD slots	Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD

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