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Available Sizes: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB 
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Model | 25476 |
| Megapixels | 16 |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x (APS-C) |
| Mount | Nikon F (DX), Nikon F (FX) |
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Screen Resolution | 921,000 Dot |
| Tilt/Swivel LCD | Tilt & Swivel |
| AF Points | 11 |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Frames-Per-Second | 4 |
| Movie Mode | HD (1080) |
| Weather-sealed | No |
| Top-Deck LCD | No |
| Vertical Grip | Optional |
| Memory Card | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Live View | Yes |
| Screen Type | LCD |
Creativity from any point of view
Stimulate your creativity. 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.
Vari-angle LCD Monitor
Creativity from any point of view
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.
Effects mode
More fun and artistic pictures and movies
The D5100 incorporates an amazing array of special effects for use when taking still pictures or recording D-Movie Full HD movies. Selective Color isolates any color within the scene; capture details in places too dark for your own eyes using Night Vision; create bright, glowing images filled with atmosphere with High Key; emphasize the mood of a scene using Low Key; Miniature Effect makes a scene look like a miniature scale model; and Color Sketch creates color outlines of the subject that are played back as a series of stills in a slide show.
Tell better stories
Full HD 1080p D-Movie with Sound
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.
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Exquisite detail in highlight and shadow
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. Not any more. 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.
Stunning image quality
Image quality in a class of its own
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.
Speed and performance that delivers
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.
Capture your subjects precisely
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.
Brilliance whenever needed
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.
NIKKOR lenses expand your vision
From wide angle to telephoto, from prime to Micro, the NIKKOR interchangeable lens lineup offers more choices to see and capture still images and D-Movies of the world from your perspective.
| 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 Settings Vivid |
| 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¯¹ |
| 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 | 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 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 at full resolution | 4 frames per second |
| 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 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 30 fps HD 1,280×720 / 24 fps VGA 640×424 / 30 fps |
| Movie Audio | Built-in microphone, monaural Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter) |
| Monitor Size | 3.0 in. diagonal |
| Monitor Resolution | 921,000 Dots |
| Monitor Type | Super Density |
| 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 |
| My Menu | Yes with customization |
| Recent Settings | Yes |
| 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 and Daylight Savings Time 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) |
| Approx. Dimensions | Width 5.0 in. (127mm) Height 3.8 in. (96.5mm) Depth 3.1 in. (78.7mm) |
| Approx. Weight | 19.7 oz. (560g) |
| Supplied Software | ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
| Supplied Accessories |
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area. |
- EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-24 Quick Charger
- DK-20 Rubber Eyecup;
- UC-E6 USB Cable
- EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable
- AN-DC3 Camera Strap
- DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
- BF-1B Body Cap
- BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
- Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
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