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.
Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
16.2 millionSensor Size
23.6 mmx15.6 mmImage Sensor Format
DXStorage Media
SD, SDHC, SDXCISO Sensitivity
ISO100 -6400
Hi-0.3
Hi-0.7
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)Movie
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps, VGA 640x424 / 30 fpsMonitor Size
3 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle, Vari-angle TFT-LCDBattery / Batteries
One EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5 in.127 mm x 3.8 in.96.5 mm x 3.1 in.78.7 mmApprox. Weight
19.7 oz.560 g
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)16.2 million
- Sensor Size23.6 mmx15.6 mm
- Image Sensor FormatDX
- Total Pixels16.9 million
- Dust-Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L)4,928 x 3,264
(M)3,696 x 2448
(S)2,464 x 1,632
- File Format Still ImagesCompressed 14-bit NEF (RAW), JPEG (Baseline Compliant)
- Storage MediaSD, SDHC, SDXC
- Card Slot1 Secure Digital (SD)
- File SystemCompliant withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
- ViewfinderEye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage95 % (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Magnification0.78x (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint17.9mm
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to + 0.7 m¯¹
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
- Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes (for image sensor cleaning)
- Lens ApertureInstant-return type
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus
- Compatible LensesAF-S, AF-I: All Functions Supported., AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering II., IX NIKKOR lenses cannot be used., 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: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus., Type D PC NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and some Shooting Modes.
- Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Shutter Speed1/4000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.
- Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec.
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous, Delayed Remote, Quick Response Remote Mode, Quiet shutter-release, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution4 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering SystemTTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor
- Metering MethodMatrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)
- Metering Range0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering), 2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
- Exposure Meter CouplingCPU
- Exposure ModesAdvanced Scene Modes, Aperture-Priority (A), Auto, Auto (flash off), Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Special Effects Mode
- Scene ModesAutumn 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 LockYes
- Picture ControlLandscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid, User-customizable Settings
- ISO SensitivityISO100 -6400
Hi-0.3
Hi-0.7
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600) - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity6400
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionLow, Normal, High, Off
- Active D-LightingCan be selected from:On
- D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking)
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System TypeNikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
- Lens ServoAutofocus (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 PointCan be selected from 11 focus points
- Focus LockFocus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
- Focus ModesAuto 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 and D-Movie only, Normal area AF, Single-servo AF (AF-S), Wide area AF
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points11
- Autofocus Sensitivity-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
- Built-in FlashYes
- Flash ControlAuto aperture: Available with SB-910/SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens, Distance priority manual: Available with SB-910, SB-900 and SB-700, i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR, Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S
- Flash Sync ModesFront-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
- Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)CLS Supported
- White BalanceAuto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
- White Balance Bracketing3 exposures
- Live View ShootingYes
- Live View Lens ServoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
- Live View AF-Area ModeFace-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject-tracking AF
- Live View Scene Auto SelectorAuto mode
- Movie MeteringTTL exposure metering using main image sensor
- Movie Maximum Recording Time20 min.
- Movie File FormatMOV
- Movie Video CompressionH.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
- Movie Audio Recording FormatLinear PCM
- MovieFull HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps, VGA 640x424 / 30 fps
- Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, monaural, Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
- Monitor Size3 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution921000 Dots
- Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle, Vari-angle TFT-LCD
- Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
- Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness,7 levels
- Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Calendar, Full Frame, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Movie Playback, Shooting Data, Slideshow, Sound Playback, Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images), Zoom
- In-Camera Image EditingColor 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 CommentYes
- InterfaceAudio/Video Out, HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Hi-speed USB, NTSC, Stereo Microphone Input
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityEye-Fi Compatible
- GPSGP-1 GPS unit
- My MenuYes with customization
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesArabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesOne EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)660 shots (CIPA)
- AC AdapterEH-5a AC Adapter
- Battery ChargerMH-24 Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket1/4 in.
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5 in.127 mm x 3.8 in.96.5 mm x 3.1 in.78.7 mm
- Approx. Weight19.7 oz.560 g
- Special Effects ModesColor Sketch, High Key, Low Key, Miniature Effect, Night Vision, Selective Color, Silhouette
- Supplied SoftwareViewNX 2 CD-ROM
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