- APS-C 368.2mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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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: | DSLR-A300 | D5100 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $800.00 | $899.95 |
Street Price: | $562.64 | $649.99 |
Date Available: | 2008-04-15 | 2011-04-17 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 20.5 oz (582 g) |
29.2 oz
(829 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
5.1 x
3.9 x
2.9 in. (131 x 99 x 75 mm) |
5.0 x
3.8 x
3.1 in. (128 x 97 x 79 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 10.2 | 16.2 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.12 microns | 4.79 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 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: | 64 | 80 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.5 | 23.5 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.4 | 13.6 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 538 | 1,183 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2896 x 1936 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 2896 x 1632 (4.7 MP, Other), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1088 (2.1 MP, Other) |
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, RAW+JPEG; (.ARW) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 3.9 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (30/25/24) 640x424 (30/25) |
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Movie File Format: | 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 | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | Nikon F |
Lens: | Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870 | NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 105mm | 27 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 70mm | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.88x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 55.0mm | 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 | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point, center cross TTL phase detection with eye-start and "Quick AF" for Live View | 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 | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.74x magnification | 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): | 0.49x | 0.52x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.74x | 0.78x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | |
Selfie Screen: | Yes | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 31.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | 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/Color Filter, Custom | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone metering in Live View mode) | 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: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view | 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): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Built-in Auto Popup: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Slow Sync, High Speed, Sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM) | 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): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG; (.ARW) | NEF (RAW) 14-bits, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | 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: | Optional Wired | 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. | |
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): | 3.0 | 3.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 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): | 730 shots | 660 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FM500H | Proprietary EN-EL14 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium Ion rechargeabl | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 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 | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 10MP version of the A350: Tilting 2.7" LCD with Live View; Quick AF during Live View (pentamirror Tilt mechanism directs light to a dedicated live view image sensor, enabling fast and responsive TTL phase-detection auto-focusing, even during live view.); Super SteadyShot IS; Anti-Dust; Dynamic Range Optimizer. $800 bundled with DT 18-70mm kit lens. | 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. |