Nikon D7100 vs Sony a5100

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon D7100 versus Sony a5100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D7100 (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7100 was launched 15 months before the a5100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D7100 grades versus the a5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7100 & Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D7100 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7100 features external measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D7100 against the a5100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D7100 and a5100 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D7100 and a5100.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged D7100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.