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Message: <blockquote data-quote="RockyNH_RIP" data-source="post: 200664" data-attributes="member: 10784">I also have both...  once I got used to the buttons on the 7100, I find it must faster as far as setup/changing setting vs the menu.   I do like the articulating screen of the 5100.  The 7100 has a few more features, is overall faster and it has the capability of producing a better image.   Note, I have zero complaints on wht my 5100 does!!Why do I have/use both??   5100 is very competant, lighter and smaller.   I often leave it with the 55-300 so if an option to shoot a plane or critter occurs out back, I just grab it rather than trying to change lens.   I also like having a backup just in case!!  I think Nick raised some good questions and pointed out some options so you have to decide what/why you need/want an upgrade.   I love my 7100.Pat in NH</blockquote>