Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D7000
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Nikon D5100: 2011 ; Nikon D7000: 2010
- Weight: Nikon D5100: 560 g ; Nikon D7000: 780 g
- Max. video mode: Nikon D5100: 1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) ; Nikon D7000: 1920x1080 (24p)
- Battery: Nikon D5100: Lithium-Ion EN-EL14 rechargeable battery ; Nikon D7000: Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery
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The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Nikon D5100 | Nikon D7000 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | D5100 | D7000 |
| Year | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 79 mm | 132 x 105 x 77 mm |
| Weight | 560 g | 780 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 23.6 x 15.6 mm | 23.6 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 4945 x 3275 | 4945 x 3275 |
| Crop factor | 1.53 | 1.53 |
| Total megapixels | 16.9 | 16.9 |
| Effective megapixels | 16.2 | 16.2 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4928 x 3264 |
| ISO | Auto, 100- 6400 (plus 12800, 25600 with boost) | 100 - 6400 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps (100 - 25600 with boost) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Centre weighted, Matrix, Spot | 3D Matrix metering II, Centre weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) | 1920x1080 (24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921,000 dots | 921,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital | SDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Lithium-Ion EN-EL14 rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | No | No |