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Nikon D5100 Vs D7000: Which One Is The Best For You?

by Jen Thomas

Here's the lowdown on these two Nikon cameras. Both of these are fabulous digital SLR cameras. The D5100 vs D7000 debate is raging on -- which one should you get? Some key features have been compared below, to help you make the decision.

Nikon's D5100 is the newer of the two, and was released in 2011. Some of the features of this camera that have been emphasized include an LCD that swivels out, and which can be angled as needed, and the fact that this is the first Nikon digital-SLR camera to offer Special Effects mode. Full-HD movie recording functionality has also been touted.

The D7000 came out in the last quarter of 2010. The features emphasized included the 16.2 effective megapixels CMOS sensor. The weather-resistant and anti-dust capabilities are superior, and the camera has numerous focus points.

So let's get to the point -- which one of these two cameras should you get? The D5100 is available at around $549 (without a lens), while the D7000 is priced at around $1099. Is the extra price tag worth it? Let's see.

Let's see what advantages the D7000 provides over the D5100. For one thing, the battery life on the D7000 is longer. Also, the D7000 has more focus points (39 focus points) than the D5100 (which has 11 focus points). So it will be easier to have it focus on your subject of interest. In addition, this camera is more weather and dust resistant. So if you are planning on capturing pictures in really dusty outdoor locations, the D7000 maybe more suitable. The continuous frame capture rate for the Nikon D7000 is six frames per second. This is as opposed to four frames per second captured by the D5100. This faster continuous frame capture rate can give you an edge when capturing fast paced events such as sports. An additional memory card slot in the D7000 is a wonderful feature. There is also no internal auto-focus motor on the D5100, so some older lenses will not auto-focus on this camera. One more thing--the D7000 has more dedicated controls for extra features.

Let's now take a look at whether the D5100 offers any advantages over the D7000. Here's the elephant in the room -- it costs about $500 less!! Apart from the lower price tag, Nikon's D5100 also has some other features that are equal to or better than its more expensive cousin. Interestingly, the image sensor used for the two cameras is apparently the same. Moreover, the D5100 is smaller and lighter. One more plus-- its LCD is a horizontal swing out, vari-angle monitor for better viewing.

Don't forget that the lenses you decide to use will significantly influence the quality of the photos you take, regardless of which camera you use. In any case though, hopefully after reading the above, you have a better idea of which of the D5100 and the D7000 suit your needs best.



For more information on these cameras, and for an easy to follow table comparing D5100 vs D7000, <a href="http://www.d5100vsd7000.org">click here</a>.

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Title: Nikon D5100 Vs D7000: Which One Is The Best For You?
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