Thanks, D5100 is basically the same camera. D7000 is better with more features, but same sensor size and MP. Point being, I would probably stay put unless I wanted to go to the next mid-price point which these two fall under. And yes, I do realize they are quite a jump in price then what was previously mentioned. If this makes any difference, I do use these for my business and can expense out the purchase as a business write off.