Nikon D5100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Nikon D5100
Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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Predecessor:	Nikon D5000 D5000 vs D5100
Successor:	Nikon D5200 D5100 vs D5200
General
Model Number:	D5100	WG-5 GPS
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$899.95	$379.95
Street Price:	$649.99	$296.95
Date Available:	2011-04-17	2015-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	29.2 oz (829 g) includes batteries, kit lens	8.3 oz (236 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.0 x 3.8 x 3.1 in. (128 x 97 x 79 mm)	4.9 x 2.5 x 1.3 in. (125 x 65 x 32 mm)
Waterproof:	No	Yes
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	45.00 feet (14 meters)

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	16.2	16.0
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	1.34 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	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)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1464 (3.8 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.9	1.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30/25/24) 1280x720 (30/25/24) 640x424 (30/25)	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x360 (15p)
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4	MP4 (AVC H.264 video with 32KHz 16-bit stereo PCM audio)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
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	Ricoh zoom lens; 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspherical elements, protective cover with SP coating
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	25 - 100mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	4.5 - 18mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	4.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -36 (T)	f/2.0 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele) - ???
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		1 - 30 cm 0.4 - 11.8 in
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 7.2x; Intelligent Zoom up to 28.8x total at VGA
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 Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, 1cm Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus
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	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	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	Yes	No
Selfie Screen:	Yes	No
Max Playback Zoom:	31.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	100	125
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600	Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Manual	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: White Light), Manual
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 4 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)	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
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).	HDR, Night Scene, Handheld Night Snap, Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Interval Shot, Interval Movie, High Speed Movie, Time-Lapse Movie, 1CM Macro Movie, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Fireworks, Night Scene Portrait, Food, Report
Self Timer:	2, 5, 10, 20 seconds	2 or 10 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, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	Auto ISO: 10.4m (wide), 4.2m (tele)
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	No UHS support
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	MP4 (AVC H.264 video with 32KHz 16-bit stereo PCM audio)
Included Memory:	No memory included	70.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	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
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	Optional IR
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)

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	1.5
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):		240 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	660 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL14	Proprietary D-LI92
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary D-LI92 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
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.	Waterproof to 45ft/14m, Shockproof to 7.2ft/2.2m, Freezeproof to 14F/-10C, Crushproof to 220lbf/100kgf. Available in orange or gunmetal.