- 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 |
Fujifilm X-A5
X-A5 vs X-A7 |
Successor: |
Nikon D5200
D5100 vs D5200 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | D5100 | X-A7 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $899.95 | $699.95 |
Street Price: | $649.99 | $849.99 |
Date Available: | 2011-04-17 | 2019-10-24 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
29.2 oz
(829 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
16.0 oz
(455 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
3.1 in. (128 x 97 x 79 mm) |
4.7 x
2.7 x
1.6 in. (119 x 68 x 41 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 24.2 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.79 microns | 3.92 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
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) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4242 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2384 (10.1 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2832 x 2832 (8.0 MP, 1:1), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1995 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 9602 x 1440 (13.8 MP, Other), 2160 x 9600 (20.7 MP, Other), 6400 x 1440 (9.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 6400 (13.8 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), .RAF RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.9 | 6.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (30/25/24) 640x424 (30/25) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1080x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/p24p/23.98p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 720x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1280x720 (100p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | MPEG-4/H.264 with linear PCM stereo sound |
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 | Fujifilm X |
Lens: | NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR | FUJINON XC 15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 22.5 - 67.5mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 15 - 45mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -36 (T) | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
13 cm to Infinity 5.1 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 52.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 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. | Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detection AF with face and eye detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / 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 | |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.52x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.78x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.5 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 2,760,000 dots (920,000 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Selfie Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 31.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 | 200-12800, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 25600 and 51200; AUTO, AUTO2, AUTO3 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Manual | Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom1-3, Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/32000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV 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) | TTL 256-zones metering: Multi, Spot, Average |
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). | Scene: Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sports, Night, Portrait, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Multiple Exposure, Light Trail; Film Simulation (PROVIA/STANDARD, Velvia/VIVID, ASTIA/SOFT, CLASSIC CHROME, PRO Neg Hi, PRO Neg. Std, MONOCHROME, MONOCHROME+Ye FILTER, MONOCHROME+R FILTER, MONOCHROME+G FILTER, SEPIA); Dynamic range setting: AUTO (100-400%), 100%, 200%, 400%; HDR (Auto, 1.0EV, 1.5EV, 2.0EV, 2.5EV, 3.0EV); Advanced Filters (Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Dynamic tone, Fish-eye, Soft focus, Cross screen, Partial color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple), Fog Remove, HDR Art); Motion Panorama |
Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds | 2, 10, Smile, Buddy, Group, Face Auto Shutter seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
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 | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchr, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander; Red-eye reduction available |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 4.0 m / 13.1 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | GN=4m (ISO 100) or 5.7m (ISO 200) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Trigger Only | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG | .RAF RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | MPEG-4/H.264 with linear PCM stereo sound |
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 | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 IR Remote or MC-DC2 Remote Cord | Wi-Fi/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. | USB Type-C (USB 2.0 High-speed), Micro (Type D) HDMI, 2.5mm wired remote/external mic 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 | 6.0 |
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): | 270 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 660 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | 55 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL14 | Proprietary NP-W126S |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-W126S Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
Software | ||
Included Software: | ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | Viewer software, RAW File Converter, etc. available via download |
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. | Available in Camel, Dark Silver, Mint Green or Silver. |