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Nikon D5100
  • Type

    Reflex

  • Effective pixels

    16.2 MP

  • Size

    APS-C

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Key points

Range

12 m

Display resolution

921000 px

Display size

3 in

Focal length multiplier (Interchangeable lens)

1.5 x

White balance presets

12

Flip-out screen

Yes

Interchangeable lens

Yes

GPS

Yes

Timelapse

Yes

Audio

Yes

Eye-Fi compatible

Yes

Minimum shutter speed

30 s

Weak points

Viewfinder coverage (Viewfinder)

95 %

Weight

560 oz

Deep

79 in

Integrated lens

No

Image stabilization

No

Height

97 in

Width

128 in

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Expert reviews

Camera Labs

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DPReview

Review based on a production Nikon D5100, Firmware A 1.00, B 1.00 The arrival of the D5100 appears to signal the completion of Nikons refresh of its...

What Digital Camera

The Nikon D5100 updates the D5000 model, but continues to sit alongside the D90 in the range - quashing rumours that this latter model was to be...

TechRadar

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DPReview

Review based on a production Nikon D5100, Firmware A 1.00, B 1.00 The arrival of the D5100 appears to signal the completion of Nikons refresh of its...

What Digital Camera

The Nikon D5100 updates the D5000 model, but continues to sit alongside the D90 in the range - quashing rumours that this latter model was to be...

Camera Labs

The Nikon D5100 is the company's latest 'upper-entry-level' DSLR aimed at beginners or those wanting a step-up from a basic budget model. Announced in...

DigitalVersus

The latest addition to Nikon's updated consumer SLR range is the D5100, which slots into the series above the entry-level D3100 and below the...

PCMAG

Nikon started the D-SLR video recording revolution back in 2008 with the Nikon D90 ($899.95, 4 stars). Thanks to its large, APS-C image sensor, with...

Cameras Reviewed.com

The Nikon D5100 is one formidable camera. With full-time autofocus during live view and video recording, the same 16.2-megapixel image sensor as the...

PCWorld

The latest addition to Nikon’s expansive DSLR line, the 16-megapixel Nikon D5100 fits neatly between the entry-level D3100 ($700 with kit lens) and...

Imaging Resource

Based around the same 16.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor and EXPEED 2 image processing as featured in the prosumer D7000, the D5100 offers...

DigitalTrends

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Photography Blog

The Nikon D5100 is a new 16.2 megapixel DSLR camera that can record Full HD movies at 1920x1280 pixels / 25fps with stereo sound. A high-resolution...

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Technical specifications

General
Type Reflex
Available Yes
Release date (US) April 2011
Street price (US) 899.95 $
Released (FR) April 2011
Colors
Black
Sensor
Effective pixels 16.2 MP
Type CMOS
Size APS-C
Area 23.6x15.7 mm
Processor Expeed 2
Optics
Integrated lens No
Interchangeable lens Yes
Lens mount Nikon F
Focal length multiplier 1.5 x
Minimum shutter speed 30 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 s
Display
Viewfinder Yes
Mounting Integrated
Type Optical
Viewfinder coverage 95 %
Viewfinder magnification 0.78 x
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 921000 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen Yes
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
20 seconds
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Proximity sensor No
GPS Yes
Type Optional
Timelapse Yes
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 1030 mAh
Size and weight
97 in
79 in
128 in
560 oz
Nikon D5100
Height 97 in
Width 128 in
Deep 79 in
Weight 560 oz
Image
Max resolution 4928x3264 pixels
Ratio 3:2
ISO min 100
ISO max 6400
ISO max with boost 25600
White balance presets 12
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization No
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Number of focus points 11
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Second curtain (rear)
Slow Sync
Range 12 m
External flash Yes
Video
Format MPEG4
Sound Mono
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 30 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
Memory card support Yes
Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible Yes
Remote control No
Audio Yes
Headset jack 3.5mm
NFC No



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