Canon 7D vs Nikon D5100

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 7D versus Nikon D5100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the D5100 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 7D was launched 17 months earlier than the D5100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 7D grades against the D5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 7D and Nikon D5100. The complete galleries are available at Canon 7D Gallery and Nikon D5100 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 7D has outer dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5100 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 7D and the D5100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and D5100 is 56 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7D and D5100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon 7D to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 7D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.