Nikon D5200 vs D7100

Nikon D5200 vs D7100 : Which Should You Buy?

The Nikon D5200 outclasses any Canon camera in its price range, at least for the time being. It is faster, with a better AF system and image sensor than any of the “Rebel” series cameras, and in many ways surpasses even the (admittedly out-dated) Canon 60D, making it the obvious choice for most photography enthusiasts. Unfortunately, the choice is not so easy when the new Nikon D7100 enters the discussion. Which one is right for you? Below, I’ll compare the most significant differences.

Nikon D5200 vs D7100: What’s the Difference?

To begin with, we can take a look at the most significant specs for the D5200 and the D7100. I’ve also included those of the Nikon D7000, a camera that has been exceedingly popular with amateur and professional photographers alike for the past few years.

ModelNikon D5200Nikon D7100Nikon D7000
Price (body)
$696 $579.95
Price (with 18-105 kit lens)
3/15/2013
$1096$1496$1096
Body MaterialPlasticPartial Magnesium Alloy Frame, PlasticPartial Magnesium Alloy Frame, Plastic
Sensor Resolution24.1 Megapixels
(Toshiba)
24.1 Megapixels
(Toshiba)
16 Megapixels
(Sony)
Anti-Aliasing Filter
(Reduces sharpness, prevents moire)
YESNOYES
ISO Range100-6400
+12800
+25600
100-6400
+12800
+25600
100-6400
+12800
+25600
Total AF Points395139
Cross-Type AF Points9159
AF Motor In Body
(For Using Older AF Lenses)
NOYESYES
AF Light Level Range-1 to +19 EV-2 to +19 EV-1 to +19 EV
Autofocus Fine Tuning
Adjustments
NOYESYES
Shutter Speed Range1/4000th - 30 sec.
+bulb
1/8000th - 30 sec.
+bulb
1/8000th - 30 sec.
+bulb
Expected Shutter Life100,000 Shots150,000 Shots150,000 Shots
Max Frame Rate5 fps6 fps
(7 shots in 1.3x crop mode)
6 fps
Max RAW Burst
(buffer size)
8 shots, compressed 14-bit7 shots lossless 12-bit
6 shots lossless 14-bit
11 shots lossless 12-bit
10 shots lossless 14-bit
Max JPG Burst
(fine, Large)
35 3331
Flash Sync Speed1/200th sec.1/250th sec.
(1/320th* sec, or slower,)
1/250th sec.
Wireless Flash
(Built-in Commander)
NOYESYES
Auto FP Flash Mode
(High Speed Sync)
NOYESYES
Media Slots1 SD / SDHC / SDXC2 SD / SDHC / SDXC2 SD / SDHC / SDXC
LCD Size3.0"
921,000 pixels
3.2"
1,228,800 pixels
3.0"
921,000 pixels
LCD ArticulatedYesNoNo
Body Weight505g (no battery)
555 g (with battery)
675 (no battery)690g (no battery)
780g (with battery)
Battery Life500 shots
CIPA Standards
950 shots
CIPA Standards
1050 shots
CIPA Standards
Viewfinder Coverage95% Frame
.78x Magnification
100% Frame
.94x Magnification
100% Frame
.95x Magnification
Video CodecMPEG-4 / H.264
.mov
MPEG-4 / H.264
.mov
MPEG-4 / H.264
.mov
Video Resolutions1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30, 25, 24 fps)
1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps)
640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
1920 x 1080 (60i*, 50i*, 30, 25, 24 fps)
1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps)
640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)

*only in 1.3x crop mode
1920 x 1080 (24fps)
1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps)
PAL or NTSC
Video Length Limit29 min 59 sec.29 min 59 sec.About 20 Minutes
Headphone JackNoYesNo
Internal MicStereoStereoMono

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Build Quality

Perhaps the most obvious difference between the D7100 and the D5200 is in their construction. The D5200 is smaller and lighter, with a body made entirely of polycarbonate, while the D7100 is heavier and built for durability, with a metal (magnesium alloy) back and top.  Since the D5200 also uses a smaller battery, the carry-around weight of the D7100 is about 30% more than the D5200.

Whether this is an advantage or disadvantage depends on your photographic needs; some photographers (especially those with larger hands) prefer a larger camera with some ‘heft’ to it, while others prefer something more lightweight and easy to carry around, especially travelers and hikers. Needless to say, those who work in harsh conditions will also prefer the D7100’s weather sealing and heavier-duty construction, as a matter of practicality.

The Sensor : Lack of AA Filter Probably Not Significant

The success of the D800e may have led directly to Nikon’s decision to produce an APS-C camera without an anti-aliasing (AA) filter, but whatever led to the fact, the D7100’s sensor is naked.  Before the D800e, all of the major SLRs produced their sensors with an AA filter: essentially an extra layer in front of the sensor that blurs the image slightly, in order to reduce the jagged edges and moire that have traditionally been associated with digital capture. With modern improvements in image processing software, though, Nikon was confident that the moire and jaggies could be avoided without the AA filter, so they opted to remove it and allow the cameras to capture finer image detail.

Comparisons of images produced by the D800 (AA Filter) and D800e (no AA Filter) have shown that the principle works; there are subtle improvements in fine detail in the D800e’s images. However, we should not expect such significant improvements in the D7100’s images. The receptors on the 24 megapixel sensor of the D7100 are already much, much smaller than those of the D800e. In fact, the D7100 fits about 56% more pixels into the same sensor area than the D800e

1 Further details and measurements can be found on DigicamDB.

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Why does that matter? Even with the much larger receptors of the D800, lens resolution has become a serious bottle-neck for image quality

2 See this DxO Mark article for further details.

. The dramatically higher pixel density of Nikon’s 24 megapixel sensors will tax lens resolution even more, meaning that the D7100’s images won’t get much sharper unless lenses get sharper first.

So, it is reasonable to expect that the center portion of images taken with the D7100 and your best lenses will show slight improvements in fine detail compared to the D5200, but don’t expect much more… and that is assuming that you’re using a tripod and other best-practices for maximizing sharpness.

Auto Focus Systems

Unlike most entry and mid-level SLRs, the Nikon D5200 has a very sophisticated autofocus system. While cameras like the Canon T4i and 60D have 9 autofocus points, the D5200 has 39, though only 9 of them are cross-type

3 If you don’t know why cross-type points are so important, I recommend watching the first half of our Photography Notes video

.  As you can see from the chart above, this autofocus system, which also incorporates color information, has been adopted from the Nikon D7000.

The D7100, however, shares the same AF system with the flagship Nikon D4 and the D800: 51 AF points, including 15 cross-type… the best system available in a Nikon body.

For all but the most dedicated action photographers, the system in the D5200 (and D7000) will be more than sufficient, even if you’re buying a camera primarily for shooting sports. If your paycheck, however, is going to depend on your focusing system, the extra several hundred dollars will be well spent on the D7100.

D7100 vs d5200 back
Matthew Gore | Light And Matter

Speed

When it comes to speed, the differences between the D5200 and D7100 are more modest that you might expect. The D7100 does have a top shutter speed that is one full f-stop faster than the D5200’s (ie, 1/8000th vs 1/4000th). When it comes to shooting bursts of photos, though, the D7100 only provides an additional frame per second over the D5200’s 5 fps (unless you’re shooting in 1.3x crop mode, in which case it will give up an additional frame per second).

More importantly, though, the under-sized buffer in the D7100 does not allow longer bursts than the D5200; in fact, the D5200 comes out on top in this case. While the D5200 can shoot bursts of 8 RAW (or 35 JPG) shots, the D7100 can only shoot 7 RAW (33 JPG) before the buffer is full. Compare this to the 15 RAW shots allowed by a Canon 60D or 25 in a 7D4 with the most recent firmware upgrade. Originally, the 7D also shot about 15 RAW frames before filling the buffer , and it will be clear that neither Nikon is probably ideal for photographers who rely on the machine-gun method of action photography.

Overhead, Nikon D7100 and D5200
Matthew Gore | Light And Matter

The D5200’s Downfall

Flash. With the popularity of “Strobist” techniques over the past several years, flash photography has become increasingly important to amateur and semi-pro photographers, and this is where the D5200 falls short: it lacks high-speed-sync (Auto FP Flash, henceforth AFP) and external flash control with the built-in flash. External flash control may not be a big deal; many of us prefer to use radio-units instead… though the built-in IR system can be very useful with Nikon’s Creative Lighting System (CLS).

The lack of AFP, however, is a serious problem. Consider this situation: you’re shooting a portrait outdoors during the day, and you want to use a large aperture to blur the background… perhaps f/2 or f/1.4 . This will push your shutter speed beyond 1/1000ths of a second, much higher than the camera’s 1/200th sec. maximum sync speed. So, if you want to use a flash to soften the shadows or create a catch-light in the eyes of your subject, forget it: the flash will not sync. The same is true if you want to use flash for sports and a high shutter speed, and while you can purchase external command modules or radio transmitters for off-camera-flashes, there’s nothing you can buy to work around the lack of AFP. You’d need to buy the D7100 instead.

All the Little Things

There are a few other assorted differences that deserve mention here, but they’re mostly the same differences that we saw between the D5100 and D7000. First, the D5200 does not have an autofocus motor built into the camera body, so it will not be compatible with the full range of (old school) Nikon lenses, while the D7100 does posses the motor. And speaking of “focus”, the D7100 is capable of micro adjustments to correct for front or back-focus problems on lenses, while the D5200 is not.

As should be obvious from the images above, the D5200 has an articulated LCD screen, which some people find helpful for ground-level shots and video but others find a breakage hazard or amateurish. The D7100, on the other hand, has a slightly larger LCD at 3.2 instead of 3.0 diagonal inches.

Finally, if you are interested in video, the D7100 has been given a headphone jack for monitoring audio while you shoot. The jack is absent in the D5200 (and D7000).

Which to Buy?

The Nikon D5200 is a great camera, and I’d recommend it for most amateur photographers except for those who need superior flash capabilities.

To summarize, you should buy the D5200 if you:

  • want a great, all-around camera
  • shoot primarily with natural light or studio strobes
  • have smaller hands, or need the lightest body while maintaining high performance
  • need an articulated LCD screen for video or photos

Buy the D7100 if you:

  • are hard on your equipment and need a more durable body
  • use flash for action or fill and need high-speed sync
  • use Nikon’s CLS and want to use the built-in command module
  • have first-rate lenses and shoot images that depend on the sharpest detail
  • shoot macro (or other focus critical work) and need to make micro adjustments to your lenses
  • shoot a lot of video and want a simple headphone jack on your camera

For the sake of simplicity I’ve tried to focus on only the differences that, in my experience, will actually be important. There are, of course, numerous differences between the two cameras, though, and some features may be more important to particular photographers.
If you think that I’ve left out something important, please feel free to let me know.

Please Comment!

If you have additional questions or comments, please let me know, below. I’ll do what I can to answer questions and clear up any confusion.

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zach

Hi Matt,
Awesome review. I’m about to embark on my first DSLR, a 5200 purchased used with a 35 f/1.8 and 18-105 lenses. I’m happy to start with a wide angle prime, but really enjoy the idea of having a telephoto (70-300, or maybe a fixed 300…); my question is, what are your thoughts on using such large zooms on the 5200?

nouman amjad

mathews
i want to buy a camera and i am confused in wether to buy d5200 or d7000 for outdoor shoots with my friendz plz help me
and does megapixels effects ?

Sandy Trand

What sports lens would you suggest to get for the Nikon d5200? I already own the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 and the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8. I am in the process of selling my Nikon 55-300mm because it was a terrible sports lens and was too clunky for anything else.

Joe

Hi, Matt. Talking about D5200’s downfall (lack of flash commander), can we overcome this by using Yongnuo YN-622 wireless commander? It’s around US$ 36 each on Amazon (around $78 for a couple). Thank’s in advance. I have D5200 for about 2 months now.

Rechelle

Wow very insightful – one more question. Would you say the canon t5i w/ 70-200mm f/2.8L would be of any comparison to Nikon d7100 w/ 70-200mm? Which brand better or camera offers more? Sports photography mainly occasional portrait

Rechelle

Would Nikon D7100 with 18-140mm Lens be a good fit? Primary focus: sports photography or do you suggest a different type of lens

Anshuman Dev

Hi Matthew,

Thanks for the article.
I had bought 5200 few months back and experimented a lot,but somehow am not satisfied with the outcome. Now,i really feel i should have spent somemore and got d7100….
I received an offer today for a used 7100 with 18-200 lens at 1/3 price.
Should i go for it ?

Please illuminate……

Anshuman Dev
dranshumandev@gmail.com

Kate

Thanks for comparing them but I’m still not sure.. . What is the best camera for traveling & day trips? I want to make pictures of nature, people & animals. I’m a girl, not that big and the d5200 is smaller en lighter but the nikon d7100 is wheater sealed. I’m a beginner but I use the S, P & A mode quite often.

Shine

If i have to choose between Nikon D5200 and Canon 700D Which one you suggest ? I am looking for good image quality, easy to use and video.

Luis Ramos

Thanks to this discussions I opted to the 7100. Nice camera so far. One thing I am missing and will love to do is to shoot films at very low frame per sec, say one every 10 minutes, then watch at normal speed. That is great to see natural events that you can’t perceive normally. However the 7100 allows to shoot frames at every defined time, so one can make a film. That will require a special program… Any hint on this regard?
Thanks! Luis

Luis Ramos

Thanks, Matt;

So, it is not possible to film directly at low speed, say, one frame per minute or lower…
That would skip the processing time of making film.

Luis

Luis Ramos

Thank you again! I will suggest this in the Nikon site…
Luis

gui3415

soy ex fotógrafo técnico, poseo fuelles,duplicador de negativos, lentes macros de la linea nikon F y microscopio con accesorio para nikon F.
Pregunto: con una nikon d5200 como es con mi viejo sistema en la compatibilidad de dichos lentes y accesorios desde ya le estoy agradecido por su opinion

Ask Burlefot

I’m considering either the D5200 or D7100. I’ leaning towards the D5200 as the D7100 won’t mean that much reduction in bulk compared to my D600. However, when I believe I have made up my mind I’m getting more uncertain about the importance of this advantage since they use the same lenses and I’m worried that they won’ balance that well on the smaller body. My hands are not that big, but the D7100 are easily the better camera to hold. Also anadvantage with the better battery life. All the other smaller systems camera I have tried doesn’t have a battery that lasts a whole day.

salvador

gracias a sus consejos pude comprar nikon d5200. La pregunta es si puedo usar mis viejas fotocelulas para comandar un flash a distancia como relleno del flash incorporado, se puede usar u flash en la zapata de la maquina anulando el incorporado

Andrew

Hi,

Great write up. I’m fairly new to photography and have a couple of questions. The type of photography I’m interested in is;
– snaps of the family
– landscapes
– to a lesser extent, sports photography.
I just cant decide between the D5200 and D7100. I think I’m leaning towards the D7100 for the size and the few extra features. As I’m fairly new some people point me towards the entry level cameras, but I want something I can grow in to. I don’t want to get something then find it’s not enough for me in 12 months time. What is your opinion for what I want to capture? Also, what lenses would you recommend for everyday use and for landscapes? Some people say there are better options than the 18-105mm VR that comes in the kit. Basically to buy the body only and the lenses separately. What are your thoughts on this also?

I appreciate your time.
Regards
Andrew

Kiden

Hi Matthew,

I’m planning to buy either D5200 or D7100. I’m very skinny person that my hands get shaky when holding a very heavy camera such as my dad’s Canon 5D. So D5200 is preferable for me. However, after reading your reviews I think I go for D7100 because it has good features than the D5200. I love taking pictures of just about anything and wanted to go pro. I have a D60 and I’m quite disappointed with the result eventhough it’s lightweight. I prefer taking pictures using my dad’s 5D because of its sharpness and the focus is good but the only disadvantage is the weight.

So I’m in between of choosing this 2. Either I go for the lightweight but not much features and cheaper or the heavy one with so good features but expensive.

Which would you recommend for me?

Oh and sometimes I like to take videos. Which of these 2 are best on video recording?

Kiden

Thanks for your reply!

It’s good to know that the D7100 is smaller than Canon 5D (I keep imagining it’s bigger than the 5D) :) And I will take your advice and get a hands-on the D7100

Thank you! Keep this website alive and informative! :)

Mj Ces

I’m glad I saw your post. Your comparison of the D5200 and D7100 is very helpful for a very confused amateur like myself. The best among those I’ve read so far as it helps me with my decision. Thanks!

Mark

Well done!! I always purchase a bit more than I’m comfortable spending and seem to be happy with my purchase most of the time. Purchasing the D7100 will make me go hmmmmm, do I really need this? Buying a D600 would give me cotton mouth and sweaty palms so I’d reluctantly purchase the D7100 knowing thatI should be getting the D5200 But will be happier with D7100. You can buy the D7100 body at ajrichies for $884.00, I think BestBuy will price match that. Reading great articles like this always helps ease the sticker shock and reassure me in my decisions, thanks.

Carolina

Mathew,
Great overall review!
I would love to receive your feedback about the best camera when you need to take product photos indoors or outdoors. I also love to take photos for my kids.
I love the fact that the D5200 is light and compact. However, I want to purchase a good camera for product shots.
I was not sure if the flash will be an issue for photos indoors or outdoors.
Thank you, Carolina

Erik Maes

Hi Matthew,

In January I bought a D5200 with a Nikkor 18-200 lens and ever since I’ve had mixed feelings about my purchase (thanks for your great advice in a previous posting btw). On many occasions the camera produces great and crystal sharp pictures, but far too often I’m disappointed by the results I get. Most recent case was a series of pictures I made this weekend of my children running around in the garden and not a single picture was well focussed (okay, except a few maybe).

The question I’ve been asking myself is: why? Are my expectations of the camera just unrealistically high and should I have gotten a more high-end model, is it the lens, or is it the guy pushing the button (me thus). As the D5200 focussing qualities are praised in every review, I’m tempted by option 3. Settings were full auto, centre single point AF and continuous high speed shooting. Pictures were taken outdoors on a sunny afternoon. On the centre single point AF: for some reason I have little faith in the 39-point dynamic-area AF. Every time I’ve tried that that mode I felt that the camera most of the time didn’t select the point that I felt it should. Maybe also linked to my first-focussing-then-framing style dating from the analogue days.

So basically my question comes down to the following: when you were testing the D5200, did you leave in full auto mode or did you have to do something extra to come to good focussing results?

Many thanks in advance for your answer
Kind regards
Erik

chad

got the D7000 in Jan. 2013 and now in august i have close to 9,000 shutter actions and zero issue love the camera i am wondering if nikon will be putting the D7100 on sale or the D600 on sale at christmas time if so that would be a great time to buy one get a tamron 17-50mm F/2.8 lens or a prime lens to see what that sensor can do its amazing

Michael

Hi Mathew,

Thank you for your review. I’m planning to take pictures of birds and animals in action and shutter speed can be very important to be able to capture and freeze the moment in action. D5200 delivers half the speed but what does it mean in practical real terms? If I need to take a shot of a fast flying bird will D5200 be able to capture the moment or will the image be not clear?

Another question is about durability. I live in Africa and it is very dusty here no matter where you go. Does D7100 body gives that extra protection against moisture and dust as opposed to D5200?

Thank you in advance for your comments.

Michael

robin

hi, i want to take only personal photographs and for friends and occasions. would be the nikon d5200 a good one? or the sony a65?

amatuer

Hello there.
I am amateur about photography. I want to get one level up and from my IXUS 100 IS want to buy a dslr.
Mainly I am taking pics of nature(plants, insects animals or just beautiful areas) or family photos.
I once saw some macrophotographic pictures and loved em.
So I wan to buy a dslr and I am between d5200 and d7100(tho is a bit expensive). What do you recommend?
Do I need an extra lens for macrophotography or the one on the kit will do (18-105).
Or as an alternative buy the d3200 with more lens.
Thanks a lot.

Mark

I recently purchased the D7100 and had the same dilemma as you. I am very happy with the D7100 and though is a bit pricier I believe that I won’t outgrow it in a year. I have some samples here if you’d like to check them out (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrcranny/) All of the picture of the car show were taken with the D7100 and a Tokina 11-16 f2.8 or a Nikon 35 f1.8. I’m not really sure how the 18-105 performs but it’s my opinion that lenses with such a wide range won’t perform as well as a lens in the range of the Nikon 35-70 f2.8 which can be had on ebay for $200-300 and produce professional quality images. Just my opinion and I’m by no means a great photographer just wanted to chime in.

Mike

Question!!

I am at stand still and I don’t know which camera to get for the things I want to do. I don’t know if I should get the 5200, 7000 or 7100. The type of photography I want to do is landscape and night photography (stars). I’ve had a Nikon D60 before and I want to upgrade, but I don’t know which camera will be the best for what I want to achieve. I know all have the “Bulb” mode, but my fear (which I thought applies to lower end camera 5200 or D60) is that when I take a star shot (not the streaks) it will be noisy. I’ve attempted at this a few times and it was so noises that “purple” vignette started to appear and it was grainy or nosey. So to avoid all this which is the best camera for me? Can any one help? The camera will purely be used for outdoor photography (sunsets, Long stream silky water shots, Star shots, and some videos on my travels) and it’s one I want to keep for a while, but to achieve the results I want.

Overall I’ve been leaning between the 7000 and 7100 but I heard the major difference is the mega pixels? Are these the right camera to jump from a Nikon D60 to achieve the type of shot I want to do?

-Thanks!

RJ

I just have a couple of day left to decide between the Nikon D5200 and Nikon D7200, probably I will be willing to spend $1500 maximum including lens. I know nothing about DSLR, except for what have been able to read the last week days or so. Since I do not want to spend more money on lens anytime soon after this purchase, these are my questions.
Would the D5200 with a ~$700 lens take better picture that D7200 with the Kit lens?
Which lens would you recommend of for the D5200?
My reason to get one of these 2 cameras would be to take pictures of my 9 month child as he grow up, and also potential create some semiprofessional musical videos targeting the YouTube audience.

Thanks for you help!

Jack

Hi,
i’ve just discovered your website and I really like this article, finally a well written, not too in depth but straight to the point comparison between two cameras.

I’m an amateur enthusiast who is seriously planning on upgrading to a DSLR from my already excellent Sony RX100. I’ve been looking for weeks into reviews of entry level DSLR and I’m getting closer and closer to my final decision. The Nikon D5200 seems the perfect camera for me. However how do you think it stands compared to a Sony SLT 65/77?

Cheers

Steve Solomon

Hi Laura.
I was on the fence between the D5200 and the D7000 series (specifically the D7100). Being on a tight budget as well, I opted for the D5200 with better glass than the kit lens (I have the Nikkor 16-85 and the Nikkor 35 f/1.8). Both these lenses are outstanding, and very sharp! Check out my images when you get a chance, and you’ll see that this kit produces supberb image quality, likely better than the older D7000 and on par with the more expensive D7100. Granted, the D7000 range has a few more “Pro” features such as metal build, top LCD panel, High Speed Sync, Flash Commander Mode, etc., but it comes with somewhat larger and heavier bodies. Life’s a trade-off! Me? I opted for a lighter (yet still robust) body with articulating LCD monitor, and exceptional image quality, likely the best APS-C image quality on the market right now. Good luck!

Linda

I am looking to upgrade from a D70 and I use 70-200 f4.5-5.6. I am primarily looking for something that will allow me to take good action shots indoors (ie: wrestling). What do you recommend D5200 or D7100?(keeping my current glass – my budget is relatively limited)?

Darren

Hi Matthew.

I noticed you said you have photographed some wrestling so could you advise me? I’ve just upgraded to the D5200, my first SLR and thought I’d worked it out. Attempted to use it for the first time last night at a wrestling event and it seems that whenever I zoom in and out the lens seems to lose focus even on auto and everything blurs meaning I spend ages trying to refocus it every time. I’m using the 18-55 lens it comes bundled with.

Thanks

Laura

Hi there
I’m a photography student upgrading from the D3000 range, looking possibly to further study photography after school. Photography is also a hobby of mine and I’d like a better camera for all shooting. I’d love to follow it as a career path, into professional photography, but I can’t afford the pro range yet! Is the difference in price worth getting the D7000 as opposed to the D5200? Does the mega pixel difference really matter, if I don’t have the super expensive lenses yet to maximize it? I’m assuming that the D7000 range is superior to the D5000, just as the D5000 range is superior to that of the D3000. Because of your comments about the flash and such as well as other research, I am swayed towards the D7000 range…. I was wondering what your recommendation would be please? Thank you

trixie

are you going to review the d7100 vs the 70d?

Lesley Hathway

I have a Nikon D50 and would like to upgrade to either the D5200 or the D7100 or any other Nikon in this price range. I usually take Landscapes and Wildlife and would like to try astro photography as I have 3 telescopes. What would be your recommendation.