Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7100
70 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
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59 Imaging
64 Features
80 Overall
70
Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5600 & Nikon D7100. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D5600 Gallery & Nikon D7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Nikon D7100
D5600 | D7100 | |||
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Introduced | November 2016 | ![]() | April 2013 | More modern by 44 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Nikon D5600
D7100 | D5600 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+192k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Nikon D7100
D5600 | D7100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7100 Specifications
Nikon D5600 | Nikon D7100 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | - |
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 |