Nikon D800 vs Nikon D5100

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D800 Nikon D5100
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD800D5100
      Predecessor ModelNikon D700 Nikon D5000
      Successor ModelNikon D810 Nikon D5200
      MSRPUS: $2999.95 UK: £2599.99 EU: €2829
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D800 Nikon D5100
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm23.6 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels36.8 Megapixel16.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels36.3 Megapixel16.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D800 Nikon D5100
      ProcessorEXPEED 3EXPEED 2
      Max Image Resolution7360 x 49124928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions6144 x 4912, 6144 x 4080, 5520 x 3680, 4800 x 3200, 4608 x 3680, 4608 x 3056, 3680 x 2456, 3600 x 2400, 3072 x 2456, 3072 x 2040, 2400 x 16003696 x 2448, 2464 x 1632
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off      		Can be selected from:
      On
      Focus Nikon D800 Nikon D5100
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points5111
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points151
      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 VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Nikon D800 Nikon D5100
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D800 Nikon D5100
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angleTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D800 Nikon D5100
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.52x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-1.7 to +0.7
      Depth-of-field previewYes
      Shutter Nikon D800 Nikon D5100
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps4.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D800 Nikon D5100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      High-speed sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot meteringAuto 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 Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D800 Nikon D5100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D800 Nikon D5100
      DxO Low Light ISO28531183
      DxO Color Depth25.323.5
      DxO Dynamic Range14.413.6
      DxO Overall Score9580
      Video Nikon D800 Nikon D5100
      Movie File FormatMOVMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D800 Nikon D5100
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D800 Nikon D5100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D800 Nikon D5100
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D800 Nikon D5100
      Dimensions146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23")128 x 97 x 79 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.11")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1000 g (2.20 lb / 35.27 oz)560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)12.9 x 6.8 x 5.2"
      Power and Storage Nikon D800 Nikon D5100
      Battery PackEN-EL15EN-EL14
      Battery Life900 shots660 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D800 Nikon D5100
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorVirtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaningImage sensor cleaning


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