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Predecessor: |
Nikon D5000
D5000 vs D5100
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Successor: |
Nikon D5200
D5100 vs D5200
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Model Number: |
D5100 |
SP-720UZ |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$899.95 |
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Street Price: |
$649.99 |
$124.92 |
Date Available: |
2011-04-17 |
2012-03-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
29.2 oz
(829 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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14.3 oz
(405 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
3.1 in.
(128 x
97 x
79 mm)
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4.2 x
2.9 x
2.9 in.
(107 x
73 x
73 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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Effective Megapixels: |
16.2 |
14.0 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.79 microns |
1.44 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
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Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
80 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.5 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.6 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,183 |
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Image Resolution: |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 3696 x 2448
(9.0 MP,
Other), 2464 x 1632
(4.0 MP,
Other) |
4288 x 3216
(13.8 MP,
4:3), 4288 x 2416
(10.4 MP,
Other), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1280 x 960
(1.2 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.9 |
7.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (30/25/24)
640x424 (30/25)
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1920x1080 ()
1280x720 ()
640x480 ()
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Movie File Format: |
MOV H.264/MPEG-4 |
QuickTime Motion JPEG |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
n/a |
Lens: |
NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR |
Olympus lens; 13 Lenses in 10 Groups, 4 Aspherical and 3 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
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26 -
676mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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4.7 -
121.2mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
26.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -36 (T) |
f/3.2 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - ??? |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity
11.0 in to Infinity
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30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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5 -
0 cm
2.0 -
0.0 in
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Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000; Single-point, Dynamic and Auto Area modes. One cross-type sensor. |
Contrast Detection; iESP, Face Detection AF, Spot, AF Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
No |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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LCD
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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 (-1.0m^1), -1.7 to +0.7 diopter |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.52x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.78x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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460,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
31.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 |
Auto, High Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Manual |
Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Custom (2) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/1300 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted (75% given to 8mm circle in the center), Spot (3.5mm circle (2.5%) centered on selected focus point) |
Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
No |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Scene (Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn colors, Food, Night portrait, Night landscape), Special Effects (Stills or D-movies: Silhouette, Selective Color, Night Vision, High Key, Low Key, Miniature Effect, Color Sketch). |
Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach and Snow, Pet (cat), Pet (dog), Backlight HDR), Magic Filter (Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Water color, Reflection, Miniature, Fragmented, Dramatic), Panorama, Movie, 3D Photos, Beauty & Make-up |
Self Timer: |
2, 5, 10, 20 seconds |
2, 12, Pet Auto Shutter seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; 18-300mm coveraqge |
Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
0.3 - 2.1 m (ISO 100) 8.5 m (ISO 1600); 1.6 - 2.5 m (ISO 400) 4.9 m (ISO 1600) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG |
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Movie File Format: |
MOV H.264/MPEG-4 |
QuickTime Motion JPEG |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
59.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional ML-L3 IR Remote or MC-DC2 Remote Cord |
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Connections (extended): |
HDMI Out (with CEC), Accessory Terminal for Wired Remote (MC-DC2) or GPS (GP-1), 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack; DC-input via dummy battery AC adapter. |
DC input, Combined AV/USB, Micro (Type D) HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.73 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.77 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.77 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.9 |
7.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
100 |
8 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.0 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
13 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.9 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
9 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.27 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
1.28 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.488 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.248 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.29 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.114 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
Optical Viewfinder:
Wide-area AF: 0.408s
Live View:
Full AF lag: 1.28s
Prefocused: 0.49s |
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Startup Time: |
0.5 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.4 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.0 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
660 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL14 |
Proprietary LI-50B |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
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Included Software: |
ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
3" Vari-angle 921K-dot LCD, Full HD Videos (up to 1920x1080@30fps), In-camera Special Effects, Night Vision mode, HDR, Active D-Lighting, 3.5mm External Stereo Mic socket. |
Dual Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p Movies, Magic Filters, HDR Backlight Adjustment, AF Tracking, 3D Photo Shooting, In-Camera Panorama, High Speed Continuous Shooting. Available in black or silver. |