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Comparison of Nikon D5100 and Nikon D7000 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D7000 ×
Nikon D5100 ×
General
ModelNikon D7000Nikon D5100
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer url-https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberD7000D5100
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20112011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)132128
Width (mm)7779
Height (mm)10597
Weight (g)1,234829
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D90Nikon D5000
SuccessorNikon D7100Nikon D5200
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)16.216.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)368.16368.16
Sensor width (mm)23.623.6
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.794.79
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8080
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.523.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.913.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,1671,183
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2464 x 1632(4.0 mp other)
  • 3696 x 2448(9.0 mp other)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
  • 2464 x 1632(4.0 mp other)
  • 3696 x 2448(9.0 mp other)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • nef (raw) 12 or 14-bits
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • nef (raw) 14-bits
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)5.93.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV H.264/MPEG-4MOV H.264/MPEG-4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FNikon F
LensNikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VRNIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 158.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 105.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)5.83
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4528
Filter thread (mm)6752
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 DX11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000; Single-point, Dynamic and Auto Area modes
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.78x magnification (50mm f/1.4 lens and infinity, -1.0m^1), 17.9mm eyepoint (-1
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.630.52
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.940.78
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)3131
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settings100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto (2 types)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2.5k to 10k kelvin)
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (up to 5)
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes3D Color Matrix Metering II (2,016-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot (2.5% on selected focus point)3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted (75% given to 8mm circle in the center), Spot (3.5mm circle (2
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait, Night landscape, Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawnPortrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Scene (Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, Candlelight
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced wireless lighting supported
  • fill-flash
  • rear-curtain with slow sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • 18-300mm coveraqge
  • auto
  • auto slow sync
  • auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain with slow sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1212
Flash range descriptionLens dependentLens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/200
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS supportUHS-I
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • nef (raw) 12 or 14-bits
  • raw+jpeg
  • nef (raw) 14-bits
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional ir (ml-l3) or cable
  • optional ml-l3 ir remote or mc-dc2 remote cord
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal for wired remote (mc-dc2) or gps (gp-1)
  • dc in
  • hdmi out (with cec)
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal for wired remote (mc-dc2) or gps (gp-1)
  • dc-input via dummy battery ac adapter.
  • hdmi out (with cec)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.480.73
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.480.77
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)14-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.520.77
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.93.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)19100
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.94
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1013
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)63.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)109
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.240.27
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.421.28
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.250.49
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.050.25
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.310.29
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.11
Shutter lag (notes)Auto-Area PD Full AF: 0.436sLive View Full AF: 1.42sLive View Prefocused: 0.247sOptical Viewfinder:Wide-area AF: 0.408sLive View:Full AF lag: 1.28sPrefocused: 0.49s
Startup time (s)0.40.5
Play -> record time (s)0.30.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)44
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,050660
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D11 battery packProprietary EN-EL14
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresHD movies up to [email protected], stereo mic jack, full-time AF in Live View/Movie mode, 6fps continuous shooting3" Vari-angle 921K-dot LCD, Full HD Videos (up to [email protected]), In-camera Special Effects, Night Vision mode, HDR



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