The D7100s crop-format sensor packs 24 megapixels like the D5200 and D3200 cameras.
It aims to bring the functionality of Nikons professional range to its aspiring pro market.
Unlike those two models, the D7100 features a focusing screw that will auto-focus with legacy lenses.
Newcomers to Nikon and DSLR photography could consider this the most powerful, future-proof digital body available today.
Happy shooting, Nikon fans.