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[wal21165]

Is it typical for different Nikon camera models to meter a scene differently? Specifically, my D7100 meters exactly one stop under what my D80 meters for the exact same image (same tripod position, same lighting, same lens). This occurs with both JPEG and RAW settings. Thanks to all who can help!  

[Adam]

This would make sense, since the D7100 has a more advanced metering system.  Is it more accurate?

[Merco_61]

I fully agree with Adam.
This makes sense as the D80 sensor needed to overexpose a little to keep noise at bay, more modern sensors are tuned to protect the highlights instead as the noise floor is less of a problem. This will be more pronounced in Matrix metering than in center-weighted.

[alden]

What he said.

[Ron]

Yeah, ditto. My D7000 meters differently than the D80 I often use. As others have mentioned, the difference is in the pudding. If the photos work I wouldn't fret too much about it. It's very rare that Lightroom agrees with the in camera exposure in either case. 

 

--Ron

[Old Hi Fi Nut]

This explains why I have my D3200 most often set at 0.7 under on exposure compensation.