stant52 Loc: Williamsport, Pa.

I've been using a Nikon D5100 for the past 8 years and looking, reading I've really been thinking about a new camera. I shoot mostly car shows, family and landscapes. I really like the articulating screen on the D5100 .
But I've been considering the D5600 with wifi capabilities or going to the D7500 refurbished from B&H for $599.
Just thought I'd throw the thought out there for discussion. Thank you

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

If you hear a voice saying, 'You're photography will get better with a better camera,' just mute the speakers on your computer.

Do you share your images directly to social media where transferring directly from camera to phone to instagram would be a useful tool for you? Or, do you want to manage your camera with your phone for various shooting situations? Wifi isn't as efficient for transferring lots of large files as just popping the card into the slot on your computer (that is missing from your phone).

The 16MP to 20MP of D5100 to D7500 isn't even worth the money to discuss. If you're having a GAS attack, think a lot BIGGER, as in not even thinking staying with a cropped sensor.

You probably can 'breathe' fresh life into your images via a new lens and / or some advanced editing software. Have you considered these options rather than the siren call of an almost the same body?

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

If you move up I would say move to full-frame.

JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco

Are there specific features in the cameras you are considering which you feel you need for a specific purpose which your current camera doesn't have?

out4life2016 Loc: Bellingham, Washington

I agree 100%. I had the gas attack and bought a full frame Canon 6DmarkII but only because it did so much more then my Canon T3. Don’t get me wrong I love the full frame but my picture quality didn’t improve till I started buying better glass.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

Possible reasons to "need to update & upgrade" from D5100 to D7500...

- Wanting to use an AF-P lens. These affordable lenses... such as the $300 AF-P 10-20mm VR... aren't supported by the D5100. A newer camera model is needed.
- Planning to shoot more challenging subjects such as sports or wildlife, where a faster frame rate (8 fps vs 4 fps) and a more advanced AF system (51-point vs 11-point) would be helpful. D5100 has a single higher performance "cross type" AF point at the center... D7500 has 15 cross type points scattered around the array.
- WiFi and higher quality video wanted.
- Touch screen controls on the newer camera's slightly larger, higher resolution LCD screen.
- Higher image sensor resolution (21MP vs 16MP)
- Slightly more dynamic range and color bit depth.
- Higher usable ISO for low light shooting.
- Larger battery and approx. 50% more shots per charge.
- A true pentaprism viewfinder that's larger and brighter than the D5100's penta-mirror viewfinder.
- Higher specification shutter with 1/8000 top shutter speed and 1/250 flash sync (versus 1/4000 and 1/200).
- Rated for 50% longer life span (150,000 "clicks" vs 100K) and has add'l sealing for dust/weather resistance.

For what you shoot, the D7200 might be an option too. Compared to D7500 it has higher resolution (24MP), a little more dynamic range and color bit depth, slightly higher usable ISO. It also has dual SD memory card slots, as well as an available Nikon (OEM) battery grip (n/a for BOTH D5100 and D7500!). D7200 DOES NOT have the articulated LCD screen you prefer. Also, although it's an older, now discontinued model, refurbished D7200 are less common and are selling for about $100 more than refurbished D7500.

I don't agree with the recommendation to "go full frame". That's actually bad advice for a lot of people. It can often lead to greater expense from having to replace smaller, lighter less expensive DX lenses with bigger, heavier, more expensive FX lenses. Plus an FX camera simply isn't needed for a lot of peoples' "real world" uses.

I do agree that "better glass" typically brings greater rewards than camera upgrades. A higher quality lens or a lens that expands your capabilities will make for more noticeable differences in your images. Hard to say in your case, since we don't know what lenses you're using now.

Yes, it's GAS.Not always, but sometimes GAS happens for good reason! (Every time I have a midnight snack from Taco Bell! )

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Are you happy with the results you are getting? If yes, keep it, if no, get something else.

BebuLamar

For me the primary advantage of the D7500 is the 2 wheels. So is this important to you?

Silverrails

Be careful about the D5600 WiFi, I have heard reports it is kind'a "Scetchy" or "Hit & Miss", maybe just rumors, I personally have no experience with the D5600, still using my Nikon D3300.

CatMarley Loc: North Carolina

If you like the 5000 series Nikons, you would probably REALLY love the XT series Fujis. But if you are sticking with Nikon, I would go for the 7500. It is a more advanced camera..Take a look at the Fuji, however. It never hurts to learn something.

uhaas2009

As a photographer the 7500 is more easy to access certain stuff without going in menu over the display. The 5xxxx series is missing some stuff, too. If you using the camera likely in some auto mode than I would stay with the5xxx.

wetreed

Once again the “ a new camera will not get you better photos” are out in force. I would go with the 7500 or even the D500. Make sure your lenses have built in motors for full functionality on the 7500. The D500 will really change your photographic life. The will a learning curve with either of these cameras, but well worth it. I think if you want a new camera get one, enjoy it and have fun.

Flickwet Loc: NEOhio

This guy is right, buy a camera that you can grow into, and yes your photography will benefit from better utility (Camera) to increased enthusiasm (the photographer)

Fredrick Loc: Former NYC, now San Francisco Bay Area

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

All very good reasons to get that D7500. Not GAS, just great reasons. Maybe after 8 years it’s time to consider switching. Especially for $599. Almost makes me want to switch (if I didn’t already have 3 DSLRs). Would not be happiness on the homefront. lol