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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P5000 and Nikon Coolpix P5100 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix P5100 ×
Nikon Coolpix P5000 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P5100Nikon Coolpix P5000
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberP5100P5000
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9898
Width (mm)4141
Height (mm)6565
Weight (g)230200
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.110
Sensor format1/1.72 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)41.5238.2
Sensor width (mm)7.447.18
Sensor height (mm)5.585.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.861.97
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.70.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor lens, 7 elements in 6 groupsZoom-Nikkor
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 123.0036.00 - 126.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.513.5
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.370.19 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3030
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, centerContrast Detect, includes Face Priority AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoomReal-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200* (*3200 at 5MP or less)Auto, 64,100,200,400,800,1600,3200
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset (custom)
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area256-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, MuseumPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel
  • rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync.
  • and slow sync
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
Flash range descriptionRange: (W) 0.3 to 8 m (1 ft. to 26 ft. 2.9 in.), (T) 0.3 to 4.0 m (1 ft. to 13 ft. 1.5 in.)1 ft. to 26 ft. 3 in./ 0.3 to 8.0m (W), 1 ft. to 13 ft. 1 in./ 0.3 to 4.0m (T)
External flash connectionHot Shoe (iTTL)Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5221
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.63.12
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.70.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)35
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.680.91
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.750.93
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.06
Startup time (s)3.31.8
Play -> record time (s)0.80.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)66.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240250
Battery form factor1 x proprietary EN-EL5Proprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • 10.4.
  • windows vista (32bit)
  • xp; mac os x 10.3.9
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical lens shift VR image stabilization, Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting.Special Features: Optical Lens shift VR, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-priority AF, D-Lighting



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