- APS-C 368.2mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Nikon D5000
D5000 vs D5100 |
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Successor: |
Nikon D5200
D5100 vs D5200 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | D5100 | R5 C |
Alternate Model Number(s): | R5c | |
Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $899.95 | $4499.00 |
Street Price: | $649.99 | |
Date Available: | 2011-04-17 | 2022-03-01 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
29.2 oz
(829 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
27.2 oz
(770 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
3.1 in. (128 x 97 x 79 mm) |
5.6 x
4.0 x
4.4 in. (142 x 102 x 112 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Canon |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 45.0 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.79 microns | 4.39 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
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) |
8192 x 5464
(44.8 MP,
3:2), 5808 x 3872 (22.5 MP, 3:2), 4176 x 2784 (11.6 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 5088 x 3392 (17.3 MP, 3:2), 7280 x 5464 (39.8 MP, 4:3), 5152 x 3872 (19.9 MP, 4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 8192 x 4608 (37.7 MP, 16:9), 5808 x 3264 (19.0 MP, 16:9), 4176 x 2344 (9.8 MP, 16:9), 2400 x 1344 (3.2 MP, Other), 5456 x 5456 (29.8 MP, 1:1), 3872 x 3872 (15.0 MP, 1:1), 2784 x 2784 (7.8 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF v2.3); HEIF, RAW (14 bit); C-RAW; RAW+JPEG; RAW+HEIF; C-RAW+HEIF |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.9 | 20.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (30/25/24) 640x424 (30/25) |
8192x5464 (60p/50p/30p/24/23.98p)
5952x3140 (60p/50p/30p/24/23.98p) 2976x1570 (60p/50p/30p/24/23.98p) 8192x4320 (30p/24/23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/60p/30p/23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/60p/30p/23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p/23.98p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | Video: RAW (CRM); H.265/HEVC; MPEG4 AVC/H.264 Variable (averaged) bit rate; Audio: ALL-I/IPB: Linear PCM/AAC |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Canon RF |
Lens: | NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR | Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 24 - 105mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 24 - 105mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 4.38x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -36 (T) | f/4 - f/22; with 9 blades |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
39 cm to Infinity 15.4 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 77.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
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. | Phase Detection AF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Max. 5940 points (selectable); Face+Tracking AF (with face/eye detection, animal detection), 1-point AF ([AF frame size] can be set to [Small]), Expand AF Area (Above, below, left and right/Around); Zone AF Large Zone AF (Vertical/Horizontal) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / 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 | EVF; 0.5-inch OLED, 5.79 million dots, 120fps refresh rate, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 5,760,000 dots (1,920,000 pixels) |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.52x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.78x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 2,100,000 dots (700,000 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Selfie Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 31.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 | Auto, 100-51200 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 102400 (H1) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Manual | Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV 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) | Real-time metering with image sensor; 384 [24x16] zone Evaluative (AF point-linked), Center-weighted, Partial (center 6.1% of frame), Spot (center 3.1% of frame; AF point-linked spot metering not provided.) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
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). | Custom shooting mode C1, C2, C3; Multiple-exposure; HDR |
Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds | 2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
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 | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/250s |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC / CFexpress |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-II |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG | RAW (14 bit); C-RAW; RAW+JPEG; RAW+HEIF; C-RAW+HEIF |
Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | Video: RAW (CRM); H.265/HEVC; MPEG4 AVC/H.264 Variable (averaged) bit rate; Audio: ALL-I/IPB: Linear PCM/AAC |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 IR Remote or MC-DC2 Remote Cord | Via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth or optional wired |
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), USB-C SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 2), 3.5mm stereo microphone and headphone jacks, remote jack |
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 | 20.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | |
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): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 660 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL14 | Proprietary LP-E6NH/LP-E6N/LP-E6 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-R10 battery grip |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6NH Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
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. |