Nikon D5100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
18.2 megapixels
25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Nikon D5100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350

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Predecessor:	Nikon D5000 D5000 vs D5100
Successor:	Nikon D5200 D5100 vs D5200
General
Model Number:	D5100	WX350
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$899.95	$319.99
Street Price:	$649.99	$288.00
Date Available:	2011-04-17	2014-03-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	29.2 oz (829 g) includes batteries, kit lens	4.8 oz (137 g)
Size:	5.0 x 3.8 x 3.1 in. (128 x 97 x 79 mm)	3.8 x 2.2 x 1.0 in. (96 x 55 x 26 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony	Sony Exmor R
Effective Megapixels:	16.2	18.2
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	1.26 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	80
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,183
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 3696 x 2448 (9.0 MP, Other), 2464 x 1632 (4.0 MP, Other)	4896 x 3672 (18.0 MP, 4:3), 4896 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG	JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.9	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30/25/24) 1280x720 (30/25/24) 640x424 (30/25)	1920x1080 (60p(28Mbps)/60i(24Mbps)/60i(17Mbps)) 1440x1080 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4	AVCHD 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F	n/a
Lens:	NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR	Sony G Lens; 11elements in 10 groups, including 5 aspheric elements
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	25 - 500mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	4.3 - 86mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	20.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -36 (T)	f/3.5 (W) / f/6.5(T) - ??; 2 steps with ND Filter
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 2x Clear Image, up to 4x Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
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 AF: Multi Point AF, Center Weighted AF, Spot AF, Tracking Focus, Face Tracking Focus
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / LCD
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
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.52x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.78x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots	460,800 dots (153,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	Yes	No
Selfie Screen:	Yes	No
Max Playback Zoom:	31.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100	80
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Manual	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/1600 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
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)	Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
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).	High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Soft Skin, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet mode, Anti-motion blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Intelligent Sweep Panorama (360), Background Defocus
Self Timer:	2, 5, 10, 20 seconds	2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
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, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	ISO Auto: 0.2 to 4.3m (W) / 2.0 to 2.4m (T)
Max Flash Sync:	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4	AVCHD 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio
Included Memory:	No memory included	0.0 MB
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	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,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Optional ML-L3 IR Remote or MC-DC2 Remote Cord
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.	Micro HDMI (Type D), Multi (AV/USB) Terminal

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.73
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.77
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.77
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.9	10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	100	10
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	13
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	3.9
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	9
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.27 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	1.28 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.488 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.248 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.29 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.114 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Optical Viewfinder: Wide-area AF: 0.408s Live View: Full AF lag: 1.28s Prefocused: 0.49s
Startup Time:	0.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.4 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		470 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	660 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL14	Proprietary NP-BX1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:	ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
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.	BIONZ X image processor, 10fps full-res burst mode, 4K still image output over HDMI, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Available in black or white.