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The D5100 is the 2011 update to Nikon's consumer-level DSLR line and includes an articulating display, optional GPS, 11 focus points, and MPEG-4 video recording in a small and light plastic construction.

Description

  • Status: Available
  • Availability date: May 2011
  • Price at launch: $899.95

Availability

  • SKU description: Kit with 18-55mm lens.

Pricing (base kit)

  • Price at launch: 799.95 $

Pricing (body only)

  • Camera type: Other
  • Width: 5 inches
  • Height: 3.8 inches
  • Depth: 3.1 inches
  • Weight: 1.23 pounds
  • Color: Black

Hardware

  • Sensor size: APS-C (Nikon DX, Pentax, Sony)
  • Sensor type: CMOS
  • Effective pixels: 16.2 megapixels

Sensor

  • Minimum ISO: 100
  • Maximum ISO: 6400
  • Fastest shutter speed (1/n seconds): 4000
  • Slowest shutter speed (n seconds): 30 seconds
  • Focus points: 11
  • Max. continuous shooting speed: 4 FPS

Controls

  • Size: 3 inches
  • Resolution: 921000 dots
  • Articulating / hinged screen: Yes
  • Built-in viewfinder: Yes

Display

  • Video capture: Yes
  • Max. resolution: 1080p
  • Standard framerate(s): 24, 30
  • Continuous AF: Yes
  • NTSC / PAL recording: NTSC, PAL

Video

  • Supported video formats: MPEG-4, H.264
  • RAW support: RAW, RAW + JPEG

Software

  • Interchangeable: Yes
  • Supported mounts: Nikon F
  • Focal length (wide): 18 mm
  • Focal length (telephoto): 55 mm
  • Widest aperture / f-stop: 3.5
  • Optical zoom: 3.1 x
  • Image stabilization: Yes

Lens

  • GPS: Optional

Connectivity

  • Supported media: SD, SDHC, SDXC

Storage

  • Built-in speaker: Yes
  • Built-in microphone: Yes
  • Microphone input: Yes

Audio

  • Video out: Yes
  • Connection(s): Proprietary, Accessory shoe, USB, HDMI, 3.5mm stereo audio

Ports

  • Model: EN-EL14
  • Removable: Yes

Battery

Yes (Built-in)

Flash

DK-20 Rubber Eyecup

Bundled accessories

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