Focus Points
11
Weight
510 g
Sensor
APS-C
Video
1080 x 30 fps
Nikon D5100 features Expeed 2 processor, 3" display, 1030 mAh battery, 16.9 MP main camera.
Design
| Type i | DSLRNikon D5100 |
| Viewfinder i | Optical viewfinder (OVF)Nikon D5100 |
| Is weather sealed (splashproof) i | ✖ |
| Screen resolution i | 921k dots (70 others) |
| Has a flip out screen i | ✔ (343 others) |
| Viewfinder coverage i | 95% (56 others) |
| Screen Size i | 3" (428 others) |
| Weight i | 510 g (1 other) |
| Has a touch screen i | ✖ |
Optics
| Sensor size i | APS-C (196 others) |
| Lens mount i | Nikon FNikon D5100 |
| Focus points i | 11 (27 others) |
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 16.9 MP (2 others) |
| Maximum iso i | 6400 ISO (38 others) |
| Maximum expanded iso i | 25600 ISO (112 others) |
| Has sensor shift stabilization i | ✖ |
| Continuous shooting (mechanical) i | 4 fps (11 others) |
| Has af tracking i | ✔ (490 others) |
Videography
| Video recording (main camera) i | 1080 x 30 fps (116 others) |
| Has phase detection autofocus for videos i | ✔ (240 others) |
| Has continuous autofocus when recording movies i | ✔ (504 others) |
| Has a microphone input i | ✔ (334 others) |
| Has Timelapse Function i | ✔ (289 others) |
| Number of microphones i | 1 (146 others) |
Battery
| Battery life (cipa) i | 660 shots (5 others) |
| Has a removable battery i | ✔ (571 others) |
| Has a rechargeable battery i | ✔ (585 others) |
| Has a battery level indicator i | ✔ (585 others) |
| Battery Power i | 1030 mAh (9 others) |
Miscellaneous
| Sensor size i | 23.6 x 15.6 mm (1 other) |
| Pixel Density i | 471 ppi (56 others) |
| Usb version i | 2 (386 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus points of the Nikon D5100?
At 11, the Nikon D5100 is 97% below the category average for focus points, ranking #369 out of 482 — see ranking camera products.
What is the max ISO of the Nikon D5100?
At 6400 ISO, the Nikon D5100 is 82% below the category average for max ISO, ranking #229 out of 288 — see ranking camera products.
What is the maximum expanded iso of the Nikon D5100?
At 25600 ISO, the Nikon D5100 is 63% below the category average for maximum expanded iso, ranking #203 out of 567 — see ranking camera products.
What is the continuous shooting (mechanical) of the Nikon D5100?
At 4 fps, the Nikon D5100 is 60% below the category average for continuous shooting (mechanical), ranking #478 out of 562 — see ranking camera products.
How big is the Nikon D5100 battery?
At 1030 mAh, the Nikon D5100 is 35% below the category average for battery capacity, ranking #363 out of 441 — see ranking camera products.
How many megapixels does the Nikon D5100 main camera have?
At 16.9 MP, the Nikon D5100 is 29% below the category average for main camera megapixels, ranking #389 out of 590 — see ranking camera products.
What is the battery life of the Nikon D5100?
At 660 shots, the Nikon D5100 is 26% above the category average for battery life (cipa), ranking #102 out of 559 — see ranking camera products.
What is the screen resolution of the Nikon D5100?
At 921k dots, the Nikon D5100 is 22% below the category average for screen resolution, ranking #334 out of 491 — see ranking camera products.
How does it compare?
How does the Nikon D5100's focus points compare to similar camerass?
At 11, the Nikon D5100 trails the Leica D-Lux 8 (49) by 78%.
How does the Nikon D5100's max ISO compare to similar camerass?
At 6400 ISO, the Nikon D5100 trails the Leica D-Lux 8 (25000 ISO) by 74%.
How does the Nikon D5100's continuous shooting (mechanical) compare to similar camerass?
At 4 fps, the Nikon D5100 trails the Leica D-Lux 8 (11 fps) by 64%.
How does the Nikon D5100's screen resolution compare to similar camerass?
At 921k dots, the Nikon D5100 trails the Leica D-Lux 8 (1843k dots) by 50%.
How does the Nikon D5100's battery life (cipa) compare to similar camerass?
At 660 shots, the Nikon D5100 leads the Leica D-Lux 7 (340 shots) by 48%.
How does the Nikon D5100's battery capacity compare to similar camerass?
At 1030 mAh, the Nikon D5100 trails the Nikon D7000 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR (1900 mAh) by 46%.
How does the Nikon D5100's weight compare to similar camerass?
At 510 g, the Nikon D5100 leads the Nikon D7000 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR (690 g) by 26%.
How does the Nikon D5100's viewfinder coverage compare to similar camerass?
At 95%, the Nikon D5100 trails the Nikon D7000 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR (100%) by 5%.