Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D7000

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon D5100 versus Nikon D7000, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the D5100 (16MP) and the D7000 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D5100 was introduced 5 months after the D7000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D5100 grades versus the D7000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5100 and Nikon D7000. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D5100 Gallery and Nikon D7000 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D5100 has outer dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Nikon D7000 has specifications of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

See the Nikon D5100 versus Nikon D7000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D5100 and the D7000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5100 and D7000 is 66 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5100 and D7000.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.