Nikon D5100 vs Sony A6700

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon D5100 versus Sony A6700, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the D5100 (16MP) and A6700 (26MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D5100 was released 13 years prior to the A6700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the D5100 grades vs the A6700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5100 and Sony Alpha a6700. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D5100 Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5100 offers external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony A6700 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D5100 compared to the A6700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5100 and A6700 is 66 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5100 and A6700.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony A6700 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged D5100 will be behind in sensor innovation.