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| Predecessor: |
Nikon D5000
D5000 vs D5100 |
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| Successor: |
Nikon D5200
D5100 vs D5200 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | D5100 | E-M10 IV |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $899.95 | $699.99 |
| Street Price: | $649.99 | $666.33 |
| Date Available: | 2011-04-17 | 2020-09-25 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
29.2 oz
(829 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
13.5 oz
(383 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
3.1 in. (128 x 97 x 79 mm) |
4.8 x
3.3 x
1.9 in. (122 x 84 x 49 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 20.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) | 226.2mm2 (17.40mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.79 microns | 3.36 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| 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) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 2624 x 1968 (5.2 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit lossless compressed RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.9 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (30/25/24) 640x424 (30/25) |
4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (120p) 3840x2160 (5p) 1920x1080 (15p/10p/5p) 1280x720 (30p/15p/10p/5p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with 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 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR | Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ ED |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 28 - 84mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 14 - 42mm |
| 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; 5 diaphragm blades (circular) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 37.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 2x |
| 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. | High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 121-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target (Normal/Small) / Eye Detection (Nearer, Left, Right) / Magnified (up to 14x, over 800 AF points) |
| 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; 2.36M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.23x magnification (0.62x 35mm eq.), 19.2mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,360,000 dots |
| 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 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 1,037,000 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | No |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 31.0x | 14.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 | AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 6400) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Manual | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom (Kevin setting), One-touch WB (4) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 60 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) | Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control |
| 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, e-Portrait, Landscape + Portrait, Night + Portrait, Children, Night scene, Sport, Hand-held Starlight, Fireworks, Light trails, Sports, Panning, Landscape, Sunset, Beach & Snow, Backlight HDR, Candlelight, Silent, Macro, Nature Macro, Documents, Multi Focus Shot), Advanced Photo (Live Composite, Live Bulb, Multiple Exposure, HDR Backlight, Silent, Panorama, Keystone Compensation, AE Bracketing, Focus Bracketing), Art Filter (Bleach Bypass I/II, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Watercolor, Vintage, Partial Color, Instant Film) |
| Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds | 2, 12, custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| 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 | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 (FULL) - 1/64) |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 5.8 m / 19.0 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | GN=5.1 (ISO100, m) / GN= 7.2 (ISO200, m) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/250s Built-in Flash |
| 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 |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-II |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG | 12-bit lossless compressed RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with 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 | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High 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 |
| 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-B USB 2.0, Micro HDMI (Type-D) |
| 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 | |
| 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: | 80 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL14 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | BLS-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BLS-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| 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. | |
