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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7100

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Nikon D5600 front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
80
Overall
70

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed November 2016
  • Old Model is Nikon D5500
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon D7000
  • Later Model is Nikon D7200
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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon D5600 versus Nikon D7100, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the D5600 (24MP) and the D7100 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D5600 was released 3 years after the D7100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the D5600 scores vs the D7100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Nikon D7100

 D5600 D7100 
IntroducedNovember 2016April 2013More modern by 44 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Nikon D5600

 D7100 D5600 
Display resolution1229k1037kSharper display (+192k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Nikon D7100

 D5600 D7100 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display measurement

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5600 has outside measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Nikon D7100 has proportions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D5600 versus Nikon D7100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D5600 compared to the D7100.

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D5600 and D7100 is 70 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D5600 and D7100.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern D5600 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
78
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Street photography camera
74
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D5600
Sports photography with Nikon D7100
69
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (820 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5600 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D7100 Travel photography highlights
81
great battery pack (820 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D5600
Landscape photography with Nikon D7100
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (820 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D5600
Vlogging with Nikon D7100
74
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
30
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5600 and Nikon D7100
 Nikon D5600Nikon D7100
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D5600 Nikon D7100
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2016-11-10 2013-04-25
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 39 51
Cross focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 gr (1.03 lb) 765 gr (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 83
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 13.7
DXO Low light score 1306 1256
Other
Battery life 820 photos 950 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots One Dual
Price at launch $597 $800