Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7100 - Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D7100. The D5600 is newer and cheaper, while the D7100 offers quite a few important photography advantages.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Nikon D5600	Nikon D7100
Megapixels	24.2	24.1
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C (DX)	APS-C (DX)
Crop Factor	1.5x	1.5x
AA Filter	None	None
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Nikon FX/DX	Nikon FX/DX
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 6,400
Expanded ISO	No	25,600
AF Points	39	51
Cross-type AF Points	9	15
Continuous Mode	5fps	6fps
LCD	3.2" - Fully Articulated	3.2" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	1,036,800 dots	1,228,800 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	No	No
Top LCD Display	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.82x	0.94x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD	SD + SD
Dual Card Slots	No	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	100	12
RAW Buffer Size	12	5
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/250
Startup Time	0.4s	0.3s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	No
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	No	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	820 shots	950 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL14a)	Yes (EN-EL15)
Weight	16.4 oz (465g)	27.0 oz (765g)
Size	4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8"	5.3 x 4.2 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2017	2013

Nikon D5600 Advantages:

LCD – It’s fully articulated

Touchscreen Support

JPEG Buffer Size – 100 vs 12. Useful for long bursts.

RAW Buffer Size – 12 vs 5.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Built-in NFC

Bluetooth Support

Weight – The Nikon D5600 weights 300g less.

Size – The Nikon D5600 is noticeably smaller.

It’s cheaper, smaller, lighter, offers Wi-Fi, way bigger JPEG buffer, touchscreen and an articulating LCD screen. It’s worth the money, and if you just want something affordable (compared to the D7100) that can do it all, you’ll love it.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Nikon D7100 Advantages:

AF Points – 51 vs 39. More means you have a lot more focus points to choose from to perfectly frame your subject.

Cross-type AF Points – 15 vs 9. Cross-type AF Points are much more accurate and faster in low light.

Continuous mode – 6fps vs 5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

Viewfinder Coverage – 100% vs 95%.

Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000.

Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200.

Environmentally Sealed – The Nikon D7100 is much more protected for shooting outdoors in difficult terrain and bad weather conditions.

Battery Life – 950 shots vs 820 shots.

The D7100, like many other Nikon models, also uses a 24MP sensor which means you can expect almost identical image quality with all of their APS-C models.

The useful benefits of the D7100 that you’ll appreciate everytime you’re shooting are the cross-type AF points, a top LCD screen so you can quickly change your settings, 2 memory card slots, 1/8000 for those extremely bright situations, and environmental sealing for shooting in the rain and other difficult conditions. It’s not water-proof or anything, but you won’t have to worry as much as you would with the D5600.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.