The Nikon D5100 and its included AF-S 18-55mm VR lens offer a host of new
photographic and video tools including a 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor, 4 fps
continuous shooting and breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with full time
autofocus.
The NIKON D5100 offers a host of new photographic and video tools that
deliver superior performance and exceptional image quality with surprising
versatility. With 16.2 megapixels, a swivel Vari-Angle LCD monitor, full HD
movie capabilities, new EFFECTS Mode and new HDR setting, you hold the power and
performance to capture beautiful moments and the freedom to get creative.
The D5100 delivers exceptionally high-quality movie performance due to its
full HD capability while the latest in Full-time autofocus takes the guess work
out of tracking your subjects while in motion. Effortless moviemaking is at your
fingertip thanks to D5100's ergonomically placed Live View and Movie start
button. Your D-Movies will come to life thanks to D5100's sound recording
capability - get stereo sound with Nikon's optional ME-1 Stereo Microphone.
Incorporating the latest Nikon D-SLR technologies such as the 16.2MP
DX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 2 image processing engine, the D5100 delivers
outstanding image quality. Its CMOS sensor offers a remarkably wide ISO range
(ISO 100 to 6400) with reduced noise which enables you to shoot at faster
shutter speeds and capture scenes and subjects with less blur. Handheld shooting
and full HD movies come out looking great even in low light.
| Lens Mount |
F bayonet mount - Nikon |
| Picture Angle |
Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion
factor (Nikon DX format) |
| Effective Pixels |
16.2 Million |
| Sensor Size |
23.6 x 15.6mm |
| Image Sensor Format |
DX |
| Image Sensor Type |
CMOS |
| Dust-reduction system |
Image sensor cleaning |
| Image Area (pixels) |
DX-format:
(L) 4928 x 3264
(M) 3696 x 2448
(S) 2464 x 1632 |
| File Format |
Compressed 14-bit NEF (RAW)
JPEG (Baseline
Compliant)
MOV |
| Picture Control |
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
User-customizable SettingsVivid |
| Storage Media |
SD
SDHC
SDXC |
| Card Slot |
1 Secure Digital (SD) |
| File System |
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File
System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.3
(Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras |
| Viewfinder |
Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage |
95% Approx. |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.78x Approx. |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint |
17.9mm |
| Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment |
-1.7 to +0.7 m |
| Focusing Screen |
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
| Reflex Mirror |
Quick-return type |
| Lens Aperture |
Instant-return type |
| Lens Compatibility at a Glance |
AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus |
| Compatible Lenses 1 |
AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported
AI-P NIKKOR:
All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
IX NIKKOR
lenses can not be used |
| Compatible Lenses 2 |
Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter
does not function; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if maximum
aperture is f/5.6 or faster
Other AF NIKKOR (Excluding lenses for
F3AF): All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All
functions supported except autofocus
Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions
supported except autofocus and some shooting modes |
| Shutter type |
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
| Shutter Speed |
1/4000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV |
| Flash Sync Speed |
Up to 1/200 sec. |
| Bulb Shutter Setting |
Yes |
| Shutter Release Modes |
Continuous
Delayed remote
Quick Response Remote
Mode
Quiet shutter-release
Self-timer mode
Single-frame [S]
mode |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed |
4 frames per second (At full resolution) |
| Self-timer |
2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically
controlled |
| Exposure Metering System |
TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor |
| Metering Method |
Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D
lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) |
| Metering Range |
0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted
metering)
2 to 20 EV (spot metering) |
| Exposure Meter Coupling |
CPU |
| Exposure Modes |
Advanced Scene Modes
Aperture-Priority (A)
Auto
Auto (flash off)
Manual (M)
Programmed Auto with flexible Program
(P)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Special Effects Mode |
| Advanced Scene Modes |
Autumn Colors
Beach / Snow
Blossom
Candlelight
Child
Close-up
Dusk / Dawn
Food
Landscape
Night Landscape
Night Portrait
Party / Indoor
Pet Portrait
Portrait
Sports
Sunset |
| Exposure Compensation |
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
| Exposure Bracketing |
3 frames ±2EV in 1/3 steps |
| Exposure Lock |
Yes |
| ISO Sensitivity |
ISO 100 - 6400
Hi-0.3
Hi-0.7
Hi-1 (ISO
12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600) |
| Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity |
100 |
| Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity |
6400 |
| Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity |
HI-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent) |
| Long Exposure Noise Reduction |
Yes |
| High ISO Noise Reduction |
Low
Normal
High
Off |
| Active D-Lighting |
On |
| D-Lighting Bracketing |
2 exposures |
| Single-point AF Mode |
Yes |
| Dynamic AF Mode |
Number of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking)
Auto-area AF
Mode: Yes |
| Autofocus System |
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL
phase detection |
| Lens Servo |
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S);
continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive
focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status |
| Focus Point |
Can be selected from 11 focus points |
| Focus Lock |
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button
halfway (single-servo AF) |
| Focus Modes |
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Continuous-servo
(AF-C)
Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
Manual focus (M):
Electronic rangefinder can be used
Normal area
Single-servo AF
(AF-S)
Wide area |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points |
11 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity |
-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) |
| Built-in Flash |
Yes |
| Guide Number |
Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100,
68°F/20°C) |
| Flash Control |
Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU
lens
Distance priority manual: Available with SB-900, SB-800 and
SB-700
i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital
SLR
Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800,
SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S |
| Flash Sync Modes |
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow
sync |
| Flash Compensation |
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
| Accessory Shoe |
Yes |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) |
CLS Supported |
| White Balance |
Auto
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset Manual
Shade |
| White Balance Bracketing |
2 or 3 exposures |
| Live View Shooting |
Yes |
| Live View Lens servo |
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S);
full-time-servo AF (AF-F) |
| Live View AF-area mode |
Face-priority AF
Wide-area AF
Normal-area AF
Subject-tracking AF |
| Live View Scene Auto Selector |
Auto mode |
| Movie Metering |
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor |
| Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate |
640 x 424 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps)
1280 x 720
(24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps)
1280 x 720 (30p): 30 fps (29.97 fps)
1920 x 1080 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps)
1920 x 1080 (30p): 30 fps
(29.97 fps) |
| Movie Maximum recording time |
20 min. |
| Movie File Format |
MOV |
| Movie Video Compression |
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
| Movie Audio recording format |
Linear PCM |
| Movie |
HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps
VGA 640x424 / 30 fps |
| Movie Audio |
Built-in microphone, monaural
Optional external
stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter) |
| Monitor Size |
Super Density 3.0 in. diagonal |
| Monitor Resolution |
921,000 Dots |
| Monitor Angle of View |
170-degree wide-viewing angle |
| Monitor Adjustments |
Brightness, 7 levels |
| Playback Functions |
Auto image rotation
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9,
or 72 images or calendar)
Highlights
Histogram display
Image
Comment
Movie Playback
Playback with zoom
Slideshow |
| In-Camera Image Editing |
Color Balance
Color Outline
Color Sketch
D-Lighting
Distortion Control
Edit Movie
Filter Effects
Fisheye
Image Overlay
Miniature Effect
Monochrome
NEF (RAW)
Processing
Perspective Control
Quick Retouch
Red-eye Correction
Resize
Side-by-Side Comparison
Straighten
Trim |
| Image Comment |
Yes |
| Interface |
Audio/Video out
HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI
connector
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
Stereo Microphone Input |
| WiFi Functionality |
Eye-Fi Compatible |
| GPS |
GP-1 GPS unit |
| Total custom Settings |
20 |
| Supported Languages |
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Danish
Dutch
English
Spanish
Finnish
French
Italian
German
Indonesian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Czech
Norweigan
Thai
Turkish |
| Date, Time & Daylight Savings Settings |
Yes |
| World Time Setting |
Yes |
| Battery / Batteries |
EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
| Battery Life (shots per charge) |
660 shots (CIPA) |
| AC Adapter |
EH-5a AC Adapter |
| Battery Charger |
MH-24 Quick Charger |
| Tripod Socket |
1/4 in. (ISO1222) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
5 x 3.8 x 1.7"/127 x 96.5 x 78.7 mm |
| Weight |
19.7 oz/560g |
