Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D5100 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Amateur DSLR cameras.

D5600 vs D5100 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D5100 Specs

D5600

  • Introduced in November 2016
  • Amateur DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C (DX)
  • 24 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (Penta mirror)
  • 81.00mm (3.2″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount F
  • WiFi built-in
  • 124.0 x 97 x 70mm³ (4.9″ x 3.8″ x 2.8″)
  • 465g (15.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for D5600

D5100

  • Introduced in April 2011
  • Amateur DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C (DX)
  • 16 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (Penta mirror)
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount F
  • No WiFi
  • 128 x 97 x 79mm³ (5.0″ x 3.8″ x 3.1″)
  • 560g (18.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for D5100

D5600 vs D5100 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: D5600 an D5100 sensor comparison

D5600 vs D5100: Viewfinder

D5600 has an optical viewfinder with penta mirror. It has magnification of 0.54x and covers 95% of view field.

The D5100 features an optical viewfinder with a penta mirror that also covers 95% of the field of view, its magnification is c. 0.52x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

D5600 (0.54x)

D5100 (0.52x)

Better choice: Nikon D5600

Nikon D5600 VS Nikon D5100 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon D5600 a better choice

D5600

D5100

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.20 16.20
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

5 4
Auto Focus points (4)

39 11
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 6400 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
Touch screen (2)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

970 570
Weighs less (2)

465g
(15.0 oz.)
560g
(18.1 oz.)
More portable (2)

842cm³
(53 cu.in.)
981cm³
(62 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the D5600 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Nikon are the larger sensitivity, that the display has a higher resolution and the rather comfortable touch screen. A recommendation of the D5600 is made easy by that the battery has more stamina, the lower weight than the D5100 and the more compact size. Finally, there’s the the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The D5600 scores 30 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon D5100

No advantage for the Nikon D5100 compared to Nikon D5600

Common Specs for both cameras compared

D5600

D5100

Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Sensor cleaning

Lens selection

200 200
Built-in flash

Articulated screen

Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
External microphone

Nikon D5600 VS Nikon D5100 Dimensions

Look at front view of the D5600 and D5100

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon D5600

Nikon D5100

30
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We recommend Nikon D5600 as better choice.