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Nikon D5100

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The Nikon D5100 is a DSLR camera. The Nikon D5100 is equipped with video recording.^[1]

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What it is

The Nikon D5100 is a DX-format digital single-lens reflex camera with a Nikon F-mount lens interface. The camera uses a 16.2-megapixel APS-C class sensor and is part of Nikon’s consumer DSLR line.^[3]^[2]

How it works

The Nikon D5100 uses a Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with eleven focus points and TTL metering with a 420-pixel RGB sensor. The camera uses an electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter and records still images in NEF raw or JPEG formats.^[3]^[4]^[2]

The D5100 supports live view and movie capture, and the rear screen is a vari-angle LCD. The camera also includes sensor cleaning and in-camera image adjustment functions.^[3]^[2]^[5]

Where it fits in the process flow

The Nikon D5100 is used before downstream image editing, printing, or file delivery. The camera supports playback, retouch functions, and external connections for moving images and stills onward in the workflow.^[3]^[4]

Applications

The Nikon D5100 is intended for general still photography and video capture. The camera supports portrait, landscape, sports, close-up, and night portrait scene modes, along with full manual exposure control.^[2]^[3]

The camera records Full HD video and supports removable SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. The body also supports live view operation and external microphone input.^[3]^[2]^[4]

What do the numbers mean?

Optics & imaging2

Type: Digital single-lens reflex camera^[2]
Lens mount: Nikon F mount^[3]

Dimensions & facilities2

Approx. dimensions: 127 x 96.5 x 78.7 mm^[3]
Approx. weight: 560 g^[3]

Configuration & options11

Video mode: Present^[1]
Effective pixels: 16.2 million^[3]
Image sensor format: DX^[3]
Sensor size: 23.6 mm x 15.6 mm^[3]
Image processor: EXPEED 2^[2]
Video: 1080p at up to 30 fps^[2]
Monitor: 3.0-inch vari-angle LCD^[3]
Autofocus system: Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection^[3]
Autofocus points: 11^[3]
Continuous shooting speed: 4 frames per second^[3]
Battery: One EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery^[3]

Vintage & configurations

2011-04-05Release^[2]
The Nikon D5100 was released on April 5, 2011.

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Frequently asked questions

What sensor format does the Nikon D5100 use?

The Nikon D5100 uses a DX-format 23.6 mm by 15.6 mm CMOS sensor.^[3]^[4]^[2]

What is the lens mount on the Nikon D5100?

The Nikon D5100 uses a Nikon F mount.^[3]^[4]^[2]

How many autofocus points does the Nikon D5100 have?

The Nikon D5100 has eleven autofocus points.^[3]^[2]

What is the maximum still-image resolution of the Nikon D5100?

The Nikon D5100 records still images at 4,928 by 3,264 pixels.^[3]^[4]^[2]

What video formats does the Nikon D5100 support?

The Nikon D5100 supports Full HD video at 1,920 by 1,080 pixels at 30 fps and 24 fps, and HD video at 1,280 by 720 pixels at 30 fps and 24 fps.^[3]

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