Nikon D5100 vs Sony NEX-5

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5100 Sony NEX-5
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD5100NEX-5
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5000
      Successor ModelNikon D5200 Sony NEX-5N
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5100 Sony NEX-5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.6 mm23.4 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels16.9 Megapixel15 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel14 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400200 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D5100 Sony NEX-5
      ProcessorEXPEED 2BIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32644592 x 3056
      Other Resolutions3696 x 2448, 2464 x 16324592 x 2576, 3344 x 2224, 3344 x 1872, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Custom
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Focus Nikon D5100 Sony NEX-5
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points1125
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Nikon D5100 Sony NEX-5
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5100 Sony NEX-5
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5100 Sony NEX-5
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (Optional FDA-SV1)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.52x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.7
      Shutter Nikon D5100 Sony NEX-5
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps7.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D5100 Sony NEX-5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemAuto 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 ConnectionHot ShoeSmart accessory Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D5100 Sony NEX-5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesiAUTO, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M), +/-2EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D5100 Sony NEX-5
      DxO Low Light ISO1183796
      DxO Color Depth23.522.2
      DxO Dynamic Range13.612.2
      DxO Overall Score8069
      Video Nikon D5100 Sony NEX-5
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesYes, MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
      Video FormatsMPEG-4AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D5100 Sony NEX-5
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5100 Sony NEX-5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 InfraRed (optional)
      Environmental Nikon D5100 Sony NEX-5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Physical Nikon D5100 Sony NEX-5
      Dimensions128 x 97 x 79 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.11")111 x 59 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.5")
      Weight (inc. batteries)560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)12.9 x 6.8 x 5.2"
      Power and Storage Nikon D5100 Sony NEX-5
      Battery PackEN-EL14NPFW50
      Battery Life660 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Nikon D5100 Sony NEX-5
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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