Product Comparison: Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D7000
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General Specifications
Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
D5100
D7000
Origin
Thailand
Thailand
About the Product
The Nikon D5100, with its horizontal swingout, vari-angle LCD monitor, makes it exciting to capture the world from a unique viewpoint. Taking pictures and recording full HD movies will never be the same again.
The D7000 is a high-quality mid-class D-SLR that responds to user demands with a variety of the latest camera technologies and functions for high-quality, high-definition shooting, all in a durable, high-performance, yet compact body.
Key Specs
Sensor Resolution
16.2 MP
16.2 MP
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Lens
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Viewfinder
Pentamirror
Pentaprism
Size & Weight
Height
3.8 in.
4.1 in.
Width
5 in.
5.2 in.
Depth
3.1 in.
3 in.
Weight
19.7 oz.
24.3 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera
- Build quality is great, and weight / ergonomic aspects are very good.
- I love the weight and the simple controls.
- I really like the size and weight of this camera.
- It is the perfect size and weight.
- Camera is very lightweight but feels well built.
Nikon D7000 Digital SLR Camera
- Good size and weight, nice and comfortable in my hands. Very happy with it.
- It is very lightweight.
- I like the weight and the shape of the body.
- The weight is light and it is a fun camera to use.
- Size and weight are good. Outstanding image quality.
Imaging
ISO Settings
Auto: 100-6400, Extended: 100-25600
Auto: 100-6400, Extended: 100-25600
Burst Mode
Yes
Yes
Low Light/High Sensitivity
Yes
Yes
Face Detection
Yes
Yes
Image File Format(s)
JPEG, RAW
JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
What customers say about "Imaging"
Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera
- The image quality is excellent.
- The image Quality from the D5100 is outstanding for the price.
- This camera takes very awesome pictures.
- The images are crisp and full of detail and the color is balanced and true.
- The images are vivid and crisp.
Nikon D7000 Digital SLR Camera
- Ability to shoot at extremely high ISO levels with little noise makes this a low-light shooter's dream.
- The picture quality is amazing.
- The most impressive thing about the D7000 is image quality; incredibly high dynamic range and color depth create crisp.
- ISO performance is a good selling point.
- Outstanding dynamic range and color-depth.
Display
Display Type
TFT-LCD
TFT-LCD
Screen Size
3 in.
3 in.
Screen Resolution
921000 dots
921000 dots
Touch Screen
No
No
Vari-angle Display
Yes
No
What customers say about "Display"
Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera
- The flippable screen is great when taking videos or low shots or even selfies.
- Articulating screen is a nice touch.
- The articulating screen is sweet and extremely useful.
- The swivel 3" LCD screen is very convenient; its battery life is relatively long.
- The screen can be dim in bright sunlight.
Nikon D7000 Digital SLR Camera
- Optical viewfinder amongst the best you will see in the camera's price range.
- LCD display at top of camera displaying current settings.
- Excellent rear display that provides good resolution imaging and also provides an excellent setting display.
- Rear screen is nice and large.
- No articulated display screen.
Features
Water Resistant
No
No
Shock Resistant
No
No
Panorama Mode
No
No
Shooting Modes
Special Effects, No Flash, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, AUTO, SCN
AUTO, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Custom, SCN, No Flash
White Balance Modes
Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Manual, Shade
Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Manual, Shade
Shutter Speeds
30 - 1/4000
30 - 1/8000
What customers say about "Features"
Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera
- The image quality is just stunning.
- Image quality - amazing. Speed and response - phenomenal.
- Amazing image quality. Great camera.
- Very fun, light, full-featured, compact camera!
- Lots of features. Highly recommend.
Nikon D7000 Digital SLR Camera
- Sophisticated 39-point focus system.
- Good overall image quality in a wide range of shooting situations.
- Huge feature set, with large number of customizable settings surpassed only by very expensive, professional cameras.
- Excellent construction quality.
- Great shooting modes and controls.
Connectivity
PictBridge Enabled
Yes
Yes
NFC Enabled
No
No
Integrated GPS
No
No
Output(s)
Hi-Speed USB, HDMI Type C, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), 3.5mm jack
Hi-Speed USB, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), HDMI Type C, 3.5mm jack
Number Of Memory Card Slots
1
2
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera
- Love the HDMI port and SD Slot.
- The video output is excellent via HDMI.
- It has no problems with transferring pictures.
- Works great with USB.
- Excellent connectivity options to a computer or TV.
Nikon D7000 Digital SLR Camera
- Dual-card SDXC memory slots which can be set for either simultaneous or consecutive writing.
- Two card slots. Many individual settings. Great camera.
- It is lightning fast, has wonderful sharpness, and has a very good connectors.
- No built-in GPS.
- Camera does not show up as a drive when connected to a Mac.
Power
Battery Model
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14a
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15
Battery Life
660 frames
1050 frames
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
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