EchoingWhisper
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minor correction, its D-then the number, other designation related to canon bodies (i.d. 7d, 60d, 50d, etc )
Since 300s is out side of your price range, d7000 is the better way to go.
For me, besides the build quality of the camera (which d7000 is better then d5100) and af-motor (which d7000 has and not sure on d5100) very important aspect is control. d7k has command and sub command dial (one in the front for the index/middle finger and one in the back for the thumb). D5100 has only one dial. For me, this extra second that I need to spend on adjusting settings could mean a shot that I need vs a shot that I lost. Its about control.
As for IQ - on computer you won't see much of a difference at lower ISOs (to about 800). Above that d7000 is superior. Its AF speed is more efficient then of d5100's.
Since you mentioned d300s,
Few disadvantages when comparing to d7000
No AF while in video,
Less in-camera editing/filters.
Advantages: better build.
Controversy: when printing images at ISOs above 800, larger then 16x20, IQ is similar to lower ISOs. However, on d7000 (and this is the controversy) image quality subsides.
I don't own d7000 but number of my colleagues do. From what I've seen of their prints, as well as discussing with labs and members here, there's a mix of reaction as to whether or not large prints at higher ISOs loose quality. Some people will swear with foam at their mouth that there is loss is quality. Others will swear that there isn't. I've seen both cases to be true - from different people. I can only guess that it depends on specific model you get. For me, sine large portion of my work is studio work or imitating studio conditions at different locations, such inconsistent feedback is enough to stay away from d7000. On the same note, if I needed RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW a camera body with af video, 2 cards, more cheese/creative in-camera editing, higher ISO not being a tremendous issue and UNDER $1200 USD, then D7000 would by my choice.
Good Luck
I don't know where have you heard about the controversy. I think that all of them is bull****ting. There is no such thing as no image quality loss at higher ISO, every single camera that problem, and that inconsistent feedback is due to the BSes of your friends, not because of the camera.