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Nikon D5100

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Pros

  • excellent image quality
  • design and features
  • more modern components and better specs

Cons

  • it requires more gear and is ultimately quite a bit more expensive
  • lack some of the bells and whistles of more expensive full frame cameras
  • Some DSLRs tend to be large and bulky

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • DX
  • 23.6x15.6 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4928, 3264 px
  • Nikon F
  • 2.8
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Nikon D5100 - Pros & Cons

Nikon D5100

Pros

  • excellent image quality
  • design and features
  • more modern components and better specs
  • easy and intuitive to navigate
  • rugged
  • durable build quality
  • lightning fast autofocus
  • Excellent Image Quality
  • Accurate color reproduction
  • consistent performance in all lighting conditions
  • good colors and were fluid with few compression artifacts

Cons

  • it requires more gear and is ultimately quite a bit more expensive
  • lack some of the bells and whistles of more expensive full frame cameras
  • Some DSLRs tend to be large and bulky
  • it cannot shoot in 4k)
  • it lacks a full frame sensor and professional level durability
  • It lacks some of the bells and whistles of more expensive cameras
  • Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
  • bulky and big
  • missing out
  • reliability repeating those settings is an operational nightmare
  • it s very limited

Nikon D5100 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4928 x 3264 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon D5100 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatDX
Sensor size0.93 in
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
Max resolution4928 x 3264 px
Other resolutions
  • 3696x2448
  • 2464x1632
ProcessorExpeed 2
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Optics and focus
Lens mountNikon F
Optical zoom3.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
Maximum aperture2.8
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast autofocusyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionAuto
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points11
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)11
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter2.83 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Program
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures3
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Histogramyes
AE frames3
WB Bracketing
Yes
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/200s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range12
Flash modes
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
External flashyes
Continuous drive4.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Dawn
  • Dusk
  • Food
  • Landscape
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Party
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Speed (JPEG)4.0 fps
Speed (RAW)4.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 0.5±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsLPCM
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Weight17.99 oz
Width5.0 in
Height3.8 in
Depth3.1 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)660
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery level indicatoryes
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
Languages supportMulti
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum25600
Boosted ISO maximum25600
Maximum image resolution4928 x 3264 px
White balance presets12
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Direct sunlight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderOptical
Viewfinder coverage95.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.78 x
Dioptre correctionyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)1.7 - 0.7
Eye relief0.7 in
Separate info displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 424
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format systemNTSC
Camera playback
  • Highlights
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
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 rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeSLR
Body materialPlastic
Colour of productBlack
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage4098.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Dual memory card slotsyes
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
mini type Cyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMini
USB version2.0
Microphone portyes
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
Firewireno

Nikon D5100 - Q&A (21)

  • 0
    Votes
    elidia_wisoky
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d5100 a dslr?
    alonso
    almost 2 years ago
    The Nikon D5100 is a 16.2-megapixel DX-format DSLR F-mount camera announced by Nikon on April 5, 2011. It features the same 16.2-megapixel CMOS sensor as the D7000 with 14-bit depth, while delivering Full HD 1080p video mode at either 24, 25 or 30fps.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    joaquin_lehner
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d5100 good for video?
    rob
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    mario_weber
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d5100 shoot video?
    lita
    almost 2 years ago
    The D5100 also offers Full HD (aka 1080p) high definition video capture, ensuring that its movies -- all recorded using H. 264/MPEG-4 AVC compression -- will look their best even on the latest high-def displays.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    keelyz
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d5100 have internal memory?
    zina
    almost 2 years ago
    No
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    deloise
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d5100 have autofocus motor?
    robert.farrell
    almost 2 years ago
    If you want to Auto focus with the camera...then the lens will need to have the focus motor built into it as there is no focus motor in the D5100
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    richard.kulas
    about 2 years ago
    Can i use nikon d5100 as webcam?
    sheilah.koss
    almost 2 years ago
    The easiest way to set up your Nikon camera as a webcam is to use the new Nikon Webcam Utility. First, download and install the free Nikon Webcam Utility program for either PC or Mac. Next, you should connect your Nikon camera to your computer using a simple USB plug-and-play method. And that's it.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    malik
    about 2 years ago
    Can nikon d5100 take videos?
    cliff_treutel
    almost 2 years ago
    The D5100 also offers Full HD (aka 1080p) high definition video capture, ensuring that its movies -- all recorded using H. 264/MPEG-4 AVC compression -- will look their best even on the latest high-def displays.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    frederic_huel
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d5100 have bluetooth?
    mia
    almost 2 years ago
    No
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    palmer_fritsch
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d5100 have image stabilization?
    gertude_hegmann
    almost 2 years ago
    No, Nikon D5100 doesn't have Image Stabilization!
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  • 0
    Votes
    alyce.bartell
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d5100 a good camera for beginners?
    hisako
    almost 2 years ago
    The Nikon camera D5100 might be it. With a bevy of features and an inexpensive price tag, this camera represents an excellent entry point for beginner photographers into the world of DSLR photo-taking.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    jacquelyne_gusikowski
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d5100 a professional camera?
    eldridge
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    lonnie
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d5100 wifi compatible?
    hassan.witting
    almost 2 years ago
    The Nikon D5100 stores images on an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, and is compatible with Eye-Fi cards for wireless connectivity via WiFi.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    franklyn_lowe
    about 2 years ago
    Can you use nikon d5100 as webcam?
    ursula.becker
    almost 2 years ago
    The easiest way to set up your Nikon camera as a webcam is to use the new Nikon Webcam Utility. First, download and install the free Nikon Webcam Utility program for either PC or Mac. Next, you should connect your Nikon camera to your computer using a simple USB plug-and-play method. And that's it.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    russ
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d5100 have video recording?
    quentin
    almost 2 years ago
    The D5100 offers Full HD (1080p) movie recording.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    dagmar
    about 2 years ago
    Can nikon d5100 record videos?
    geneva.hoeger
    almost 2 years ago
    The D5100 also offers Full HD (aka 1080p) high definition video capture, ensuring that its movies -- all recorded using H. 264/MPEG-4 AVC compression -- will look their best even on the latest high-def displays.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    gertude_hegmann
    about 2 years ago
    Can nikon d5100 connect to wifi?
    brent
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    maryjane.legros
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d5100 have wifi?
    jamal
    almost 2 years ago
    No
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    christene.johnston
    about 2 years ago
    Can nikon d5100 connect to phone?
    ena_jerde
    almost 2 years ago
    The blueSLR for Nikon Essential DSLR SPP is made for a Nikon D90, D3100, D5000 or D5100 and works with Android or BlackBerry devices. The blueSLR for Nikon Professional DSLR is made for a Nikon D3(S), D200, D300(S) or D700 and works with an iPad or iPad 2, iPhone (3G, 3GS and 4 or iPod touch (2nd generation and above).25 janv. 2012
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    gertude_hegmann
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d5100 have ttl?
    fredericka_brekke
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    bobbi
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d5100 a full frame camera?
    philomena.armstrong
    almost 2 years ago
    No, the Nikon D5100 is not Full Frame.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    marvin
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d5100 full frame?
    elidia_wisoky
    almost 2 years ago
    No, the Nikon D5100 is not Full Frame
    Helpful?
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Nikon D5100 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (35)

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Nikon D5100 Nikon D5100 In-depth Review
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Published: 26.04.2011
Nikon D5100 In-depth Review
3.8

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.

Nikon D5100 Nikon D5100 HDSLR Camera Review - Videomaker
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Published: 01.09.2011
Nikon D5100 HDSLR Camera Review - Videomaker

The Nikon D5100 DSLR camera is jam-packed with some very nice features, great in-camera effects and produces gorgeous images to boot. It definitely packs

Nikon D5100 Nikon D5100 - Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 31.10.2011
Nikon D5100 - Cameralabs

IntroIn depthQualitySamplesVerdictIntro   The Nikon D5100 is the company’s latest ‘upper-entry-level’ DSLR aimed at beginners or those wanting a step-up from a basic budget model. Announced in April 2011, it comes exactly two years after its predecessor, the popular D5000. The new D5100 is positioned between the entry-level D3100 and the mid-range D7000, and goes…

Nikon D5100 Nikon D5100 review
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Published: 11.07.2011
Nikon D5100 review
4.0

Theano Nikitas tests the D5000 upgrade, and discovers design, ISO and video improvements

Nikon D5100 Nikon D5100 review
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TechRadar
Published: 21.06.2012
Nikon D5100 review
4.0

16.2 megapixels, articulated screen, fun Special Effects modes and intuitive controls

Nikon D5100 Review: Nikon D5100 - The Phoblographer
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Published: 12.12.2011
Review: Nikon D5100 - The Phoblographer

In this blog post, we review the Nikon D5100 DSLR camera. Read more at The Phoblographer.

Nikon D5100 Nikon D5100
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PCMag UK
Published: 03.12.2012
Nikon D5100
4.5

The Nikon D5100 offers a fantastic mix of still-image and video-recording quality, along with plenty of features including top-notch in-camera effects. This well-rounded shooter is an easy Editors' Choice for under-$1,000 D-SLRs.

Nikon D5100 Nikon D5100 In-depth Review
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DPReview
Published: 26.04.2011
Nikon D5100 In-depth Review
3.8

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.

Nikon D5100 Nikon D5100
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CNET
Published: 08.04.2011
Nikon D5100

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Nikon D5100 The 9 Best Entry Level DSLR Cameras for Beginners in 2020
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Nikon D5100 Canon T4i vs Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-30 Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews
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Canon T4i vs Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-30 Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

Introduction: An in-depth comparison of the Canon Rebel T4i, Nikon D5100, and Pentax K-30. These are all affordable intro/mid-range DSLRs with roughly the same specifications, but which camera is the best?

Nikon D5100 Nikon D5100: A Lightweight, 16MP APS-C D-SLR
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Published: 13.02.2012
Nikon D5100: A Lightweight, 16MP APS-C D-SLR

The new Nikon D5100 D-SLR is a compact and lightweight DX-format camera. The body is about two-thirds the size of a D300, recording on SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. The similarly compact kit lens, an 18-55mm VR, provides good balance, and, along with my Nikon SB-900 Speedlight, all fits neatly into a compact camera bag. The grip on the D5100 was a little smaller than what I was used to, but I soon grew accustomed to it.

Nikon D5100 Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Review
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Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Review
4.5

Joshua Waller reviews the new Nikon D5100 Digital SLR - fresh design by Nikon enables a smaller body.

Nikon D5100 Nikon D5100 Review
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Published: 18.07.2011
Nikon D5100 Review

The Nikon D5100 is a 16.2-megapixel DSLR that also has the ability to capture 1080p HD video.  It resides in Nikon’s line-up between the base-model D3100 and the advanced amateur D7000.

Nikon D5100 Nikon D5100 Review | Neocamera
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