Quote Originally Posted by etherial View Post
I agree it is a rather unscientific test, but think about this; they rate the 5D3 and the D5100 only 1 point different, are you suggesting they are capable of similar results? I can't imagine getting an image straight out of the camera from a 5D3 like the first one above. If that were the case why bother getting better bodies, just invest in glass, which reinforces my thoughts that such ratings are a waste of time.
No I am not suggesting that the 5D3 is only 1 point better than the D5100 overall. The 5D3 is far the better camera, what DxOMark measures is sensor performance, not camera performance, which is two different things. The 5D3 has much better AF and faster frame rates, better built, more comprehensive menus and customisability. This is whay the 5D3 is by far the better camera over the D5100.

It's like saying a WRX is better than a Porsche simply because it has more HP or whatever. It just ain't so.