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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tami Jo" data-source="post: 80797" data-attributes="member: 10397">I'd recommend purchasing the camera that will not merely meet your needs currently but in the years to come, too. Budgets are of course, to be considered, and if it is tight go with the best your budget will allow. Nikon has a fabulous line of dSLRs, all at different price points. Since you have narrowed it down to two I will assume it's because you have already investigated all the available options in the Nikon line up. I doubt you will regret purchasing either of those cameras. They both are capable of capturing great images. The question is.... which one do you prefer? I currently have the D7000 and I LOVE it. Why would I recommend it over the d5100? Well, for me, just a few things I preferred was the built in focus motor, to be able to use the older glass as well as the new was a positive. I also love that it is made in part with Magnesium Alloy construction, so it's body is bit more durable, it fits well in my hands, the weather sealing, the 39 focus points versus the 11 with the d5100, it has 9 cross points vs 1 with the d5100, Dual storage slots so you can continue to shoot without changing cards midway through. I also love having instant access to some of the features via dedicated buttons and not having to navigate through the menus to make those changes...Just a few of the selling points for me. If you are not interested in using old glass or having a built in focus motor, go with the d5100. It's cheaper, has an articulating screen, the sensor is the same, and you will still have a terrific camera. The money you save could be used to pick up an extra lens as you determine where you want to take your photography. Look through the forum and see some of the shots taken with both cameras; they are excellent!</blockquote>

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