| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon |
| Model | D5100 |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D5000 |
| Successor Model | Nikon D5200 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | DX |
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6 mm |
| Total Pixels | 16.9 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 16.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | EXPEED 2 |
| Max Image Resolution | 4928 x 3264 |
| Other Resolutions | 3696 x 2448, 2464 x 1632 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis |
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: On |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus |
| AF Detection Range | -1 to +19 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 1 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 921k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.52x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -1.7 to +0.7 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 4.0 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | for image sensor cleaning |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow sync Rear curtain |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | Auto aperture: Available with SB-910/SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens Distance priority manual: Available with SB-910, SB-900 and SB-700 i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Metering Range | 0 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 1183 |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 13.6 |
| DxO Overall Score | 80 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MOV |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini Type C |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | via Eye-Fi |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | Optional ML-L3 |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 79 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.11") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 12.9 x 6.8 x 5.2" |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL14 |
| Battery Life | 660 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Image sensor cleaning |
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