Nikon D7000 and D5100 has similar image sensor, so both can produce similar image quality. Both also has high-resolution LCD. They also shoot Full HD video. However, Nikon D7000 has better body and features. Let’s take a look of their strengths and weaknesses.
Top: Nikon D5100, Bottom: Nikon D7000
Nikon D7000 advantages:
- Sturdier body with second top LCD screen
- Many direct buttons
- More auto focus points 39 vs 11 pts
- Bigger and brighter viewfinder
- Shoot faster continuous shooting 6 fps vs 4 fps
- Dual SD memory card slot
- Longer battery life
- Has built-in auto focus motor (compatible with AF/AF-D lenses)
Nikon D5100 advantages:
- Lighter and smaller body
- Flip-out swivel LCD screen
- In-camera HDR (high dynamic range)
- Less complicated user interface and menu items
- Much cheaper (approx. $400)
For fast action photography, Nikon D7000 is a better camera because it’s auto focus system are faster and more accurate however, for casual shooting, light travel, shooting video clip, and for beginners, Nikon D5100 is a more suitable camera.
My only concern for D5100 is it does not has auto focus motor. Therefore, you can’t auto focus using Nikon older lenses (AF/AF-D). If you have plenty of those lenses, you might want to get D7000 instead.
Top: Nikon D5100 vs Bottom: Nikon D7000
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