For the price of a D5100 or 550D, I still think the D90 is the better buy.
Though it's quite old now, it has a lot of features which the D5100 lacks. Chief amongst which is the AF motor.
I prefer the size (can comfortably wrap the last 3 fingers around the grip area) and weight. I also really like having the top LCD for a quick glance of all the settings, and having 2 command dials.
Changing settings is much easier.
550D has better video implementation than the D90, from what I heard/read.
Though it's quite old now, it has a lot of features which the D5100 lacks. Chief amongst which is the AF motor.
I prefer the size (can comfortably wrap the last 3 fingers around the grip area) and weight. I also really like having the top LCD for a quick glance of all the settings, and having 2 command dials.
Changing settings is much easier.
550D has better video implementation than the D90, from what I heard/read.