- APS-C 368.2mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Go in depth with our full Nikon D5100 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the D5100.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 18.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic ZS30 Review.
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | Compare Prices |
| 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 | ZS30 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | TZ40 | |
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $899.95 | $399.99 |
| Street Price: | $649.99 | $319.00 |
| Date Available: | 2011-04-17 | 2013-03-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
29.2 oz
(829 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
7.0 oz
(198 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
3.1 in. (128 x 97 x 79 mm) |
4.3 x
2.3 x
1.1 in. (108 x 59 x 28 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 18.1 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.79 microns | 1.26 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| 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) |
4896 x 3672
(18.0 MP,
4:3), 4896 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3664 x 3664 (13.4 MP, 1:1), 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.9 | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (30/25/24) 640x424 (30/25) |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x480 (240p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | n/a |
| Lens: | NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 2 ED elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 24 - 480mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 4.3 - 86mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 20.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -36 (T) | f/3.3 - 8.0 (W) / f/6.4 - 8.0 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
| 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. | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot / Touch Area |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | 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 | No |
| 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 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 920,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | No |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 31.0x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 | Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400); *Extended ISO |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Manual | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV 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) | Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
| 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 Modes: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Starry Sky, Glass Through, Underwater, High Speed Video, 3D Photo; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color; Panorama Shot |
| Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds | 2 or 10 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 | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | 0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 12.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 IR Remote or MC-DC2 Remote Cord | |
| 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 (Type D) HDMI, Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-Fi |
| 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 | 10.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | 6 |
| 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): | 300 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 660 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL14 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 3.6V, 1250mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.1 PE, Adobe Reader |
| 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. | Power O.I.S, 920K-dot Touchpanel LCD, Full HD 60p movies, Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-Fi. Available in black or white. |
