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Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D7100
Nikon D5100
Nikon D7100
Why is Nikon D5100 better than Nikon D7100?
- 0.43% larger sensor?
23.6 x 15.6mmvs23.5 x 15.6mm - Has a flip-out screen?
- 165g lighter?
510gvs675g - Has a built-in HDR mode?
- 12.06% less body volume?
964.51cm³vs1096.737cm³ - 8.5mm narrower?
127mmvs135.5mm - 10mm shorter?
96.5mmvs106.5mm
Why is Nikon D7100 better than Nikon D5100?
- 40 more focus points?
51vs11 - 46.21% more megapixels (main camera)?
24.71MPvs16.9MP - 290shots longer battery life?
950shotsvs660shots - 1.5x faster shooting at highest resolution with AF as JPEG format?
6fpsvs4fps - Weather-sealed (splashproof)?
- 6.17% lower noise at high ISO?
1256 ISOvs1183 ISO - 3 better image quality?
83vs80 - Has a built-in focus motor?
Price comparison
Nikon D5100
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Came...Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch Vari-Angle LCD Monitor (Body Only) | $599.00 | |||
| YONGNUO YN50MM F1.8 Camera Lens for Niko...YONGNUO YN50MM F1.8 Camera Lens for Nikon D800 D5100 D5200 D5300 Large Aperture AF MF DSLR Camera Lens For Sony ZV-1 RX100 VII | $75.00 | |||
| YONGNUO YN35mm F2.0 F2N Lens,YN50mm Lens...YONGNUO YN35mm F2.0 F2N Lens,YN50mm Lens for Nikon F Mount D7100 D3200 D3300 D3100 D5100 D90 DSLR Camera,for Canon DSLR Camera | $59.99 | |||
| ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control Shutter Re...ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control Shutter Release For Nikon D3200/D3300/D3400/D5100/D5300/D5500/D7000/D7100/d3100Infrared Controller | $2.87 | |||
| KnightX Star Line 52MM 55MM 58MM 67MM 77...KnightX Star Line 52MM 55MM 58MM 67MM 77MM Camera Lens Filter For canon eos sony nikon d3300 400d 18-135 d5100 photo photography | $1.48 | |||
| KnightX FLD UV CPL ND Star gnd Camera Le...KnightX FLD UV CPL ND Star gnd Camera Lens Filter For canon eos sony nikon 49 52 55 58 62 67 72 77 mm d3300 kit dslr d5100 1300d | $1.47 | |||
Design
Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
An optical viewfinder (or OVF) allows the photographer to compose a shot while seeing exactly what the lens will capture. OVFs have no time lag and require no power - as opposed to electronic viewfinders, which can drain battery life. OVFs are also better in low light situations.
A hot shoe can be used to attach an external flash, as well as light meters, viewfinders, rangefinders and other attachments.
Optics
The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
Videography
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.
Audio
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
Battery
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Features
The maximum ISO at which the device still captures excellent quality images. Source: DxOMark.
A device's overall image quality score considers: color depth, dynamic range and low light performance. Source: DxOMark.
The better a device's color depth the more color nuances it can distinguish. Source: DxOMark.
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
The better the dynamic range the system captures a wider number of values from dark to light leading to more details in low and highlights. Source: DxOMark.
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
Price comparison
Nikon D5100
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Came...Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch Vari-Angle LCD Monitor (Body Only) | $599.00 | |||
| YONGNUO YN50MM F1.8 Camera Lens for Niko...YONGNUO YN50MM F1.8 Camera Lens for Nikon D800 D5100 D5200 D5300 Large Aperture AF MF DSLR Camera Lens For Sony ZV-1 RX100 VII | $75.00 | |||
| YONGNUO YN35mm F2.0 F2N Lens,YN50mm Lens...YONGNUO YN35mm F2.0 F2N Lens,YN50mm Lens for Nikon F Mount D7100 D3200 D3300 D3100 D5100 D90 DSLR Camera,for Canon DSLR Camera | $59.99 | |||
| ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control Shutter Re...ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control Shutter Release For Nikon D3200/D3300/D3400/D5100/D5300/D5500/D7000/D7100/d3100Infrared Controller | $2.87 | |||
| KnightX Star Line 52MM 55MM 58MM 67MM 77...KnightX Star Line 52MM 55MM 58MM 67MM 77MM Camera Lens Filter For canon eos sony nikon d3300 400d 18-135 d5100 photo photography | $1.48 | |||
| KnightX FLD UV CPL ND Star gnd Camera Le...KnightX FLD UV CPL ND Star gnd Camera Lens Filter For canon eos sony nikon 49 52 55 58 62 67 72 77 mm d3300 kit dslr d5100 1300d | $1.47 | |||
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