Nikon D5 vs Nikon D7100

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D5 and Nikon D7100. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon D5

Nikon D7100

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon D5 were released 2016 and Nikon D7100 was released 2013. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon D5	2016
Nikon D7100	2013

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D5 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor while Nikon D7100 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D5	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Nikon D7100	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Nikon D5 has a 21 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D7100 has 24,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Nikon D5	21 MP 20742656 pixels 5588 x 3712
Nikon D7100	24,1 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000

Nikon D7100 has a 16 % larger resolution than Nikon D5. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon D5 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D7100. Nikon D5 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Nikon D7100 has 100 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon D5	100-102400
Nikon D7100	100-6400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D5
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D7100

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D5 can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds and Nikon D7100 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D5	14
Nikon D7100	6

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon D5 and Nikon D7100 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D5 weighs 1415 gr (equal to 3.12 lb) which is 110% heavier than Nikon D7100 and its 675 gr (or 1.49 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon D5	1415 gr 3.12 lb
Nikon D7100	675 gr 1.49 lb