The D5100 sits comfortably in the middle of Nikon’s non-Pro DSLR lineup, carefully blending the features of the beginner-friendly D3100 with the image capabilities of the more expensive D7000. As such it features a 16.2MP CMOS sensor, 1080p (H.264) movie capability and an articulated 920k dot LCD in a relatively compact body. Like previous Nikons at this price it features a pentamirror viewfinder and 11-point AF system capable of tracking subjects by distance and color, as well as the still-improving full-time AF-F mode for use when shooting in live view mode. It also becomes the first Nikon DSLR to offer in-camera special effect filters while shooting either stills or video.
Nikon D5100
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- 3-inch, 921,000-dot Super-Density horizontal type Vari-Angle LCD Monitor
- In-camera Special Effects Mode and HDR (High Dynamic Range)
- Stunning Full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus
- High Resolution 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor
- Includes rechargeable Li-ion battery, quick charger, rubber eyecup, USB cable, AV cable, camera strap, eyepiece cap, and shoe cover
Technical Specifications
Body type | Compact SLR |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 |
Effective pixels | 16 megapixels |
Sensor size | APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) |
Sensor type | CMOS |
ISO | Auto, 100- 6400 (plus 12800, 25600 with boost) |
Lens mount | Nikon F |
Focal length mult. | 1.5× |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3″ |
Screen dots | 921,000 |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
Format | MPEG-4 |
Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 79 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.11″) |
GPS | Optional |