Prices: |
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Nikon D5000
D5000 vs D5100
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Successor: |
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Nikon D5200
D5100 vs D5200
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Model Number: |
A900 |
D5100 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$2999.99 |
$899.95 |
Street Price: |
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$649.99 |
Date Available: |
2008-11-15 |
2011-04-17 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
33.1 oz
(939 g)
includes batteries
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29.2 oz
(829 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
6.2 x
4.6 x
3.2 in.
(156 x
117 x
82 mm)
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5.0 x
3.8 x
3.1 in.
(128 x
97 x
79 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
24.6 |
16.2 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.94 microns |
4.79 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2, 16:9 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
79 |
80 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.7 |
23.5 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.3 |
13.6 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,431 |
1,183 |
Image Resolution: |
6048 x 4032
(24.4 MP,
3:2), 6048 x 3408
(20.6 MP,
Other), 4400 x 2936
(12.9 MP,
3:2), 4400 x 2472
(10.9 MP,
16:9), 3984 x 2656
(10.6 MP,
3:2), 3024 x 2016
(6.1 MP,
3:2), 2896 x 1928
(5.6 MP,
3:2), 3024 x 1704
(5.2 MP,
Other), 1984 x 1320
(2.6 MP,
3:2) |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 3696 x 2448
(9.0 MP,
Other), 2464 x 1632
(4.0 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.0 |
3.9 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (30/25/24)
640x424 (30/25)
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Movie File Format: |
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MOV H.264/MPEG-4 |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Nikon F |
Lens: |
n/a |
NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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27 -
83mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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28 cm to Infinity
11.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
52.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
9-point TTL phase detection with 10 assist points, center dual-cross at f/2.8. |
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. |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
(playback only)
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism with 100% coverage, 0.74x mag., 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
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
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.74x |
0.52x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.74x |
0.78x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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921,600 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
19.0x |
31.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400 |
Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature from 2,500K to 9,900K, Custom (3) |
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
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) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
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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). |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2, 5, 10, 20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
n/a |
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 Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe, PC-sync |
Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) |
NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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MOV H.264/MPEG-4 |
Included Memory: |
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No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
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No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Wired or wireless |
Optional ML-L3 IR Remote or MC-DC2 Remote Cord |
Connections (extended): |
DC input, Multi-connector, Sync termimal, Remote terminal, HDMI Type-C minijack |
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. |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.40 |
0.73 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.41 |
0.77 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
15 |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.77 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.0 |
3.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
11 |
100 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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4.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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13 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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3.9 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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9 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.18 seconds |
0.27 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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1.28 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.488 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.153 seconds |
0.248 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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0.29 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.072 seconds |
0.114 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Optical Viewfinder:
Wide-area AF: 0.408s
Live View:
Full AF lag: 1.28s
Prefocused: 0.49s |
Startup Time: |
0.5 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.4 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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4.0 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
880 shots |
660 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary EN-EL14 |
Usable Battery Types: |
NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR, Remote Camera Control (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser (Windows only). |
ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows 2000Pro/XP/Vista; Mac OS X (v 10.1.3+) |
Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
24.6MP Full-frame CMOS sensor, In-body SteadyShot Image Stabilization, Intelligent Preview, Enhanced DRO, Magnesium-alloy Body, Dust/Moisture Resistance, 100K Shutter, 3 User Programmable Memory Modes, AF Micro-adjustment, Top Mounted LCD, Quick Navigation system, Custom button, PhotoTV HD output via HDMI optimized for Sony Bravia TVs. |
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. |