Both the Nikon D7000and D5100are DSLR cameras aimed at the intermediate user taking a big step from entry level DLSR photography to the more advanced digital SLR world.

You are probably looking at buying a Nikon DSLR because you either have used other Nikon cameras and like their usability or you are a first time Nikon buyer who knows of Nikon’s great reputation in the photography world. Either way, it is important to choose the right camera to suite your requirements

One of the most obvious differences between the two cameras is that there is a significant price difference of about $300 for the body only. This is of course a big factor, but on its own it is not enough to make an informed decision on which one to buy. The following table summarizes the main feature differencesbetween the two.

Nikon D5100 vs D7000 comparison table:

Most of the differences between these cameras are subtle but that means that they can be a deciding factor for people looking to buy or upgrade a DSLR. Your final decision between a d5100 vs d7000  will come down to whether the extra cost is worth it for your needs. So keep on reading to find out more.One great feature on the D7000is that it has two memory card slots. This features allows you to either back up all images to a second memory card to prevent loss of data, or, more likely, you would use it as additional storage. When one memory card is full the camera will start saving to the second one. Given the large file sizes in RAW format, this is a very handy feature on the Nikon D7000.