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General
Model Nikon D5100
Brand Nikon
Manufacturer url https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model number D5100
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Camera format SLR
Release year 2011 year
Tripod mount +
Length 128 mm
Width 79 mm
Height 97 mm
Weight 829 g
Waterproof -
Waterproof depth Add
Predecessor Nikon D5000
Successor Nikon D5200
Image Sensor
Sensor type CMOS
Sensor manufacturer Sony
Effective megapixels 16.2 MP
Sensor format APS-C
Sensor area 368.16 mm²
Sensor width 23.6 mm
Sensor height 15.6 mm
Approximate pixel pitch 4.79 micron
Focal Length Multiplier 1.5 x
Aspect ratio 3:2
Color filter type RGBG
Anti aliasing filter Fixed
Self-cleaning +
Sensor shift image stabilization -
On-sensor phase detect -
Dxo sensor score 80
Dxo color depth score 23.5 bit
Dxo dynamic range score 13.6 evs
Dxo maximum effective iso score 1,183 iso
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2464 x 1632(4.0 mp other)
  • 3696 x 2448(9.0 mp other)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • nef (raw) 14-bits
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode 3.9 fps
Video Capture
Can take movies +
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
Movie max framerate Add
Image Storage
Movie file format MOV H.264/MPEG-4
Composite video out +
Ntsc/pal switchable video +
Video usable as viewfinder +
Hd video out +
Hd video connection HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount Nikon F
Lens NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 27.00 - 83.00 mm
Focal length (actual) 18.00 - 55.00 mm
Zoom ratio 3 x
Aperture range 0.18 - 0.29 f
Integrated nd filter -
Min focus range 28 cm
Macro focus range Add
Filter thread 52 mm
Thread type Add
Optical image stabilization +
Digital zoom -
Digital zoom values Add
Auto Focus
Auto focus +
Auto focus type 11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000; Single-point, Dynamic and Auto Area modes
Auto focus assist light +
Manual focus +
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical / LCD
Viewfinder type SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.78x magnification (50mm f/1.4 lens and infinity, -1.0m^1), 17.9mm eyepoint (-1
Focus peaking -
Evf resolution Add
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.52 x
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) 0.78 x
Display
Eye-level viewfinder +
Rear display +
Rear display size 3 inch
Rear display resolution 921,600 dots
Touchscreen -
Articulating screen +
Tilt swivel screen +
Selfie screen +
Max playback zoom 31 x
Top deck display -
Exposure
Maximum iso (native) 6,400
Minimum iso (native) 100
Iso settings Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600
Auto iso mode +
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • shade
Shutter speed range 1/4000 - 30 s
Bulb mode +
Exposure compensation +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes 3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted (75% given to 8mm circle in the center), Spot (3.5mm circle (2
Program auto exposure +
Aperture priority +
Shutter priority +
Full manual exposure +
Creative exposure modes Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Scene (Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, Candlelight
Self timer
  • 2 s
  • 5 s
  • 10 s
  • 20 s
Time lapse (intervalometer) Add
High resolution composite -
Flash
Built-in flash +
Flash modes
  • 18-300mm coveraqge
  • auto
  • auto slow sync
  • auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain with slow sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) 12 m
Flash range description Lens dependent
Max flash sync 1/200 s
Flash exposure compensation -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection Hot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control Add
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support UHS-I
Other memory Add
Dual card slots -
Raw capture support +
Uncompressed format
  • nef (raw) 14-bits
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory Add
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Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi -
NFC -
Bluetooth -
Built-in gps -
Microphone jack +
Headphone jack -
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant +
Dpof compliant +
Remote control +
Remote control type
  • optional ml-l3 ir remote or mc-dc2 remote cord
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal for wired remote (mc-dc2) or gps (gp-1)
  • dc-input via dummy battery ac adapter.
  • hdmi out (with cec)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting 0.73 s/frame
Max cycle time for raw shooting 0.77 s/frame
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting 0.77 s/frame
Camera penalizes early shutter press -
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) 3.9 fps
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) 100 frames
Raw shooting speed in burst mode 4 fps
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode 13 frames
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode 3.9 fps
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode 9 frames
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) 0.27 s
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) 1.28 s
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) 0.49 s
Shutter lag (manual focus) 0.25 s
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) 0.29 s
Shutter lag (prefocused) 0.11 s
Shutter lag (notes) Optical Viewfinder:Wide-area AF: 0.408sLive View:Full AF lag: 1.28sPrefocused: 0.49s
Startup time 0.5 s
Play -> record time 0.4 s
Flash cycle time, full power 4 s
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) 660 shots
Battery form factor Proprietary EN-EL14
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) +
Dedicated battery charger included +
Internal charging supported -
Software
Included software
  • viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features 3" Vari-angle 921K-dot LCD, Full HD Videos (up to [email protected]), In-camera Special Effects, Night Vision mode, HDR

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