Upgrade Guide

Nikon D7100→Nikon D5600

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

D7100

£100 used

2013

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D5600

£182 used (+£82)

2016

⚖️

Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the D7100. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the D5600

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	D7100	D5600
Price	£100 used	£182 used
Released	2013	2016	↑
Sensor	24.1MP APS-C CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/30 (60i), 720p/60	Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus	51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view	39-point phase-detect (9 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	6fps	5fps	↓
Battery Life	~950 shots (CIPA)	~970 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	765g (with battery)	465g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x
Screen	3.2" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots	3.2" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Dual SD slots	Single SD slot

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