| 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 |
| Take pictures or record movies from a unique
viewpoint, the D5100's 3.0 inch, super sharp, 921,000-dot
Vari-angle LCD monitor allows for versatile high quality viewing
and playback |
| Explore every angle, with overhead shots,
waist level candids, ground level and fun self portraits; you will
never miss a shot. This Vari-angle monitor allows you to be
creative from any point of view |
| The D5100 incorporates an amazing array of
special effects for use when taking still pictures or recording
D-Movie Full HD movies |
| 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 |
| In scenes with extreme contrasts, such as
bright, sunlit clouds and a foreground deep in shadow, it was once
quite difficult to render the textures of both equally |
| D5100 combines two exposures to create an
image revealing an extremely wide dynamic range, but with less
noise and richer color gradation than ever before |
| 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 |
| With high-speed continuous shooting at
approx. 4 frames per second, you'll never miss a moment and with
D5100's large optical viewfinder providing accurate and realistic
composition, you'll get a precise view and focus in every
situation |
| D5100's 11-point AF system provides
flexibility to compose the shot you want ensuring your subject is
captured sharply wherever it's located in the frame |
| Working together with the Scene Recognition
System, the camera can keep your main subject in focus even if the
composition changes using Nikon's exclusive 3D-tracking |
| Vital for dark or backlit subjects, the
D5100's built-in pop-up flash automatically brightens your subject
even when shooting outdoors in bright sunlight. Expect natural
looking results thanks to intelligent flash control |
| Lens Mount Nikon |
F bayonet mount |
| 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 |
| Total Pixels |
16.9 million |
| 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 |
