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[loltuna]

I want to upgrade from my D3000 finally, but don't know which one i should upgrade to. Only these two are within my budget, please help

[BonOlgirl]

Hello loltuna 

 

I'm also wanting to upgrade from the D3000. I recently posted a very similar question. I have gotten a lot of suggestions and information from everyone here. I think I will be going with the D5300. I like the swiveling view screen!

[Purrado]

I'll be buying my first DSLR, and I'm leaning on getting the D5300. I think the vari-angle display is a must if you're interested in shooting video. Also, the wifi + gps capabilities are a plus!

[alden]

I recently upgraded from a D80 to D7100. The differences in technology and the speed of the functions is amazing. I would recommend the 7100.

[BonOlgirl]

I'll be buying my first DSLR, and I'm leaning on getting the D5300. I think the vari-angle display is a must if you're interested in shooting video. Also, the wifi + gps capabilities are a plus!

I agree Purrado! These are all pluses for me. Unless I get blown away by another model, it's going to be the 5300 for me. Haven't done much with video yet, but with the 5300, I think I will do a lot of video and love it!

[PrettyCranium]

I have the D5100 and more recently, the D7100.  I really love my D7100 and am thrilled by the upgrade from D5100.

[Kenafein]

If you want ultimate control and superior AF, get the D7100. If you want to shoot videos, are ok with one edial and menu diving; get the 5300.

[K-9]

Built in wi-fi would have me leaning towad the D5300. You won't get any better image quality from the D7100 and you can save $300 to put toward lenses.

[BonOlgirl]

The more I hear about the D5300, the more I want it!

[halabya]

I'd recommend D7100, but its also a bit more expensive

The more I hear about the D5300, the more I want it!

Actually ... the more I hear about the D5300 the more I want D7100, ... both are almost the same price and the d7100 is much much MUCH better :-)

[BonOlgirl]

In what way do you like the 7100 better?

[crivera726]

I am also stuck on the same question

[DanielJamesVersace]

Umm guys it depends on how much you are happy to spend, In the end the D7100 is the last DX you would use before going into a FX camera, I have the D5100 and the amount of times I use the swivel screen, Zero.

 

I was recently looking at getting a D7100, from how I feel the D5300 is still a mid entry level DSLR, the D7100 is what a lot of pros use, if your not going to be using it for making money and just want something to snap with for personal use get either one you like the sound of, The swivel screen is a nice touch, and the Built in wifi is a professional feature that is slowly trickling its way down through to the lower levels. The next D7100 upgrade might have it but I don't work for Nikon so i wouldn't know, haha.

 

If I were you it would be a D7100 no count, but it seems I am in a similar situation and I am thinking Second hand D700 or D3.

 

What ever you get just make sure you use it and you will be happy.

[iNYONi]

I've just recently gone from a D3100 to the D7100. It's a fanstastic camera.

 

My father has the D5300 and to be honest, he hasnt used the flip out screen once and as for wifi...really would you want to upload your pics straight to the web without getting them stored on media first and having a tinker with them in PS or Lightroom. I know I wouldnt. You can always attached a cable to the 7100 or take the memory cards out. The 7100 also comes with 2 card slots, enabling you to shoot RAW on 1 and JPEG on the other or using the second slot as an overflow allowing you to take more pics and Video.

 

The price difference between the 5300 and 7100 isnt that much but you get a whole lot more for your money with the 7100.

 

Dont get me wrong, the 5300 is a fantastic camera, gives great pictures. But the 7100 will allow you to grow as a photographer and will outlast the 5300 in terms of growing with you as a photographer.

 

best to go to a retailer and have a play with both models and see whats best for you. Either camera will give you great pictures and a lot of fun.

 

Rob

 

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[DanielJamesVersace]

yea i have to agree with Inyoni, on all those points.

[alden]

What Inyoni said.

[K-9]

I use the flip out screen on my samsung NX20 a lot.  It's one of those features that you don't think you need until you use it a few times and then it becomes rather useful.  I've gotten a few shots I never would have otherwise if I didn't have the flip out screen.

[BonOlgirl]

Hmmmm.....did I say the more I learn about the 7100, the more I like it?!             

[Afterimage]

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[iNYONi]

 

If you don't mind a little tongue-in-cheek review of why you should get D7100:

 

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