Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 25600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 16 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CMOS |
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Image sensor format | DX |
Sensor size | 0.93 in |
Effective pixels | 16.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | Expeed 2 |
Lens mount | Nikon F |
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Optical zoom | 3.0 x |
Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x |
Maximum aperture | 2.8 |
AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp |
Focus adjustment | Auto |
Contrast autofocus | yes |
Brightness adjustment | yes |
Autofocus in recording mode | yes |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5x |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | yes |
Auto Focus (AF) points selection | Auto |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Number of focus points | 11 |
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 11 |
Image stabiliser | Lens based only |
Filter diameter | 2.83 in |
Phase detection autofocus | yes |
Shooting modes |
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Camera shutter type | Electronic |
Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | yes |
Aperture priority | yes |
Manual exposure mode | yes |
Number of exposures | 3 |
Exposure compensation plus | 5 |
Exposure compensation minus | -5 |
Expousure compensation steps |
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Auto exposure lock | yes |
AE EV steps |
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Continuous shooting | yes |
Self-timer delay |
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Histogram | yes |
AE frames | 3 |
WB Bracketing | Yes |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Flash sync speed | 1/200s |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 12 |
Flash modes |
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External flash connection | Hot shoe |
External flash | yes |
Continuous drive | 4.0 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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Manual settings | yes |
Self-timer options |
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Speed (JPEG) | 4.0 fps |
Speed (RAW) | 4.0 fps |
Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 0.5±EV |
Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Mono |
Voice recording | yes |
Audio system | Stereo |
Supported audio file formats | LPCM |
Noise reduction | yes |
Weight | 17.99 oz |
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Width | 5.0 in |
Height | 3.8 in |
Depth | 3.1 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 660 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Battery level indicator | yes |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
AC adapter included | yes |
Timelapse recording | yes |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | yes |
Calendar | yes |
Energy Star certified | no |
Frame | yes |
Languages support | Multi |
Tripod mounting supported | yes |
On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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Image editing modes |
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ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 25600 |
Boosted ISO maximum | 25600 |
Maximum image resolution | 4928 x 3264 px |
White balance presets | 12 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats |
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Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | no |
Image stabilization type | No |
Supported aspect ratios | 16:9 |
Uncompressed format | RAW |
HDR | yes |
AEB/HDR support | yes |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | yes |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 921000 |
Touch screen | no |
Field of view | 100.0 % |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | 95.0 % |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78 x |
Dioptre correction | yes |
Diopter adjustment (D-D) | 1.7 - 0.7 |
Eye relief | 0.7 in |
Separate info display | no |
Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | Full HD |
Supported video file formats |
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Analog signal format system | NTSC |
Camera playback |
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Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 30.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | SLR |
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Body material | Plastic |
Colour of product | Black |
Anti-dust system | yes |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Internal storage | 4098.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Dual memory card slots | yes |
Memory slots | 1 |
Storage types |
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Camera file system |
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mini type C | yes |
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HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
HDMI connector type | Mini |
USB version | 2.0 |
Microphone port | yes |
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected |
DC-in jack | yes |
Remote control | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
Bluetooth | no |
Firewire | no |
The arrival of the D5100 appears to signal the completion of Nikons refresh of its non-pro DSLR lineup. Its feature set and pricing mean that it sits very comfortably between the beginner-friendly D3100 and the high-end D7000 - it's clearly aimed to attract the attention of enthusiast photographers without cannibalizing sales of is sister models. A camera maker can judge the success of its market positioning by seeing how many people are wondering 'which model is right for me?' on discussion forums - and we think a D3100/D5100/D7000 progression would minimize such doubts. The official line is that the D90 maintains its position in the range, but both its naming and overlap with other models suggest that its role is now more one of historical interest than future significance.
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