Nikon
D5100
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
P7100

Updated (October, 2012): Compare the Nikon D5200 vs Nikon Coolpix P7700

Nikon D5100

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Nikon Coolpix P7100

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Winner

Nikon D5100

Reasons to buy the Nikon D5100

Overall image quality
 Great image quality
80.0
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
13 EV
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Movie continuous focus
 Movie continuous focus
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P7100

Size
 Really small
Mid size 114x77x45 mm
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon D5100
Overall image quality Much better image quality 80.0 vs 41.0
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 Around 2x better image quality
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Color depth Better color depth 23.5 bits vs 19.4 bits
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 Distinguishes 4.1 more bits of color
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Dynamic range More dynamic range 13 EV vs 10.7 EV
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 2.3 f-stops more dynamic range
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm
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 Around 9x larger sensor
Startup delay Significantly less startup delay 500 ms vs 1900 ms
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 3.8x less delay when turning on
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 16.1 MP vs 10 MP
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 Capture more than 60% more detail in your photos
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO 1,183 ISO vs 165 ISO
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 The D5100 has excellent image quality 2.8 f-stops higher ISO than the P7100
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 660 shots vs 350 shots
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 Around 90% more shots per battery charge
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The D5100's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 4 fps vs 1.3 fps
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 More than 3x faster continuous shooting
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The D5100's boost ISO is 2 f-stops better
Viewfinder Has a through-the-lens viewfinder Pentamirror vs Tunnel
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 Through-the-lens viewfinders let you see exactly what your photo will look like
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Advantages of the Nikon P7100
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Size Significantly smaller 114x77x45 mm vs 127x96x78 mm
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 2.4x smaller
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Thickness Thinner 1.8" vs 3.1"
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 More than 40% thinner
Weight Lighter 395 g vs 560 g
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 Around 30% lighter
Longest exposure Longer exposures 60s vs 30s
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 2x longer exposures
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $299.00 vs $496.95
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 The best price we've seen is $198 cheaper (around 40% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Nikon D5100 Nikon D5100
100 vs 54
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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon D5100. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a pro digicam.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
External mic jack You can plug a microphone into both of these Help
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
D5100:Pentamirror
P7100:Tunnel
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Weight Heavy Help
D5100:560 g
P7100:395 g
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the D3100 vs the D5100
Compare the D3100 vs the Coolpix P7100
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$699 - $899 body only

$999 - $1,279 with 18-135mm lens
Weather sealed Has a weather sealed body
Viewfinder size Slightly larger viewfinder
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the EOS 60D vs the D5100
Compare the EOS 60D vs the Coolpix P7100
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the D5100
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Coolpix P7100

Nikon D5100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Size Slightly smaller
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the D3200 vs the D5100
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$599 - $649 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
True resolution Higher true resolution
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Autofocus Lacks video autofocus
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the D5100
Nikon D5200

Nikon D5200

Entry-level DSLR

$697 body only

$797 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Focus points More focus points
Battery life Shorter battery life
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the D5200 vs the D5100
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$675 - $899 body only

$799 - $1,099 with 18-105mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the D90 vs the D5100
Canon 650D / T4i

Canon Rebel T4i

Entry-level DSLR

$649 - $800 body only

$719 - $749 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Compare the Rebel T4i vs the D5100

Nikon Coolpix P7100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$589 - $971
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Overall image quality Better image quality
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Screen size Smaller screen
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the Coolpix P7100
Nikon Coolpix P7700

Nikon Coolpix P7700

Pro digicam

$389 - $447
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Viewfinder No viewfinder
Size Slightly larger
Compare the Coolpix P7700 vs the Coolpix P7100
Nikon Coolpix P7000

Nikon Coolpix P7000

Pro digicam

$573 - $606
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Weight Lighter
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the Coolpix P7000 vs the Coolpix P7100
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$549
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Movie format Higher resolution movies
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the Coolpix P7100
Canon PowerShot G15

Canon PowerShot G15

Pro digicam

$449
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Supports 24p Supports 24p
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the Coolpix P7100

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