Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D5600

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Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D5600

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Nikon D7200
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Differences

Nikon D7100 advantages over Nikon D5600

More telephoto lens reach
158 mm vs 83 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More cross-type AF points
15 vs 9
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Pentaprism viewfinder
Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
More viewfinder magnification
0.63x vs 0.55x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
More AF points
51 vs 39
More AF points improve autofocus
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
5.8 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
5.3 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon D5600 advantages over Nikon D7100

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 0.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Newer
7 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
670g vs 1222g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.11 vs 0.25 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
8 vs 5 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Solid, ergonomic body design; Stunning, highly detailed photos, thanks to 24.1MP sensor upgrade and removal of optical low-pass filter; Cool 1.3x crop mode extends reach to nearly 2x the full-frame equivalent; Records Full 1080p HD video at up to 30fps with full-time AF; Many pro-level features packed into a consumer-friendly body at reasonable price.
Shallow buffer that hampers continuous burst shooting; AF slightly slower than average for its class; No real-time aperture control while in Movie mode (among other quirks); More noticeable moire patterns and aliasing artifacts (but only found when shooting fabrics with strong, distinct patterns).
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Compact camera body; Very good touchscreen display; Excellent image quality for its class; Good overall performance.
Not many improvements compared to its predecessor, with some downgrades; No 4K video recording.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 70D

Nikon D7100

Canon 70D

$695
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Canon 70D

Nikon D5600

Canon 70D

$1065
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$999
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Canon 70D

Compared to Pentax K-3

Nikon D7100

Pentax K-3

$695
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-3

Nikon D5600

Pentax K-3

$1065
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Nikon D5300

Nikon D7100

Nikon D5300

$695
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Nikon D5600

Nikon D5300

$1065
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

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Compared to Pentax KP

Nikon D7100

Pentax KP

$695
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Pentax KP

Nikon D5600

Pentax KP

$1065
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Canon T7i

Nikon D7100

Canon T7i

$695
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D7100 vs Canon T7i

Nikon D5600

Canon T7i

$1065
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
More cross-type AF points

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