Nikon D5100 (2011)

Name: Nikon D5100
Brand: Nikon

A mid-level consumer DSLR from Nikon, released in 2011. It has a 16.2-megapixel APS-C sensor and records full HD video.

Overview

The Nikon D5100 is a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera that Nikon introduced in 2011 as the successor to the D5000. It was built for mid-level consumers. It pairs a high-resolution sensor with advanced video features and a vari-angle LCD monitor, so you can frame shots from awkward positions. Nikon announced it on April 5, 2011, and positioned it as a DSLR for enthusiasts, with manual controls and expanded ISO sensitivity. The boost levels go up to ISO 25600.

Specifications

Product type	mid-level consumer DSLR camera
Effective pixels	16.2 megapixels
Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor size	APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm)
Processor	Expeed 2
ISO range	100–6400, expandable to 12800 and 25600
Autofocus points	11 (with 3D tracking)
Video recording	1080p at 30/25/24 fps, 720p at 30/25 fps, 640x424 at 30/25 fps (MPEG-4/H.264)
LCD monitor	3.0-inch, 921,000-dot, side-articulated vari-angle
Announcement date	April 5, 2011
Original price	$799.95 (body only)

Context

The Nikon D5100 replaced the Nikon D5000. It was announced exactly two years after its predecessor. It kept Nikon's line of consumer-focused DSLRs going, with better imaging performance and video features.