[3] It features the same 16.2-megapixel CMOS sensor as the D7000 with 14-bit depth,[1] while delivering Full HD 1080p video mode at either 24, 25 or 30 fps.
[6][7] It can mount unmodified A-lenses (also called Non-AI, Pre-AI or F-type) with support of the electronic rangefinder and without metering.
[8] The Nikon D5100 has available accessories such as:[9] Independent reviews[39][40][41] and image comparisons at all ISO speeds in JPEG[42] and RAW (with different lenses)[43] are available.
DxO Labs awarded its sensor an overall score of 80.
[44] Nikon France used the D5100 for the production of the short film "Fragments".
Uncropped or Unedited image from Nikon D5100 using an
AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
lens for reference. Taken with maximum aperture at day time without flash. Details: F-stop: F/3.5 (Max aperture), Exposure time: 1/50 sec, ISO speed: 200, Focal Length: 18 mm, Flash fired: No, White Balance: Auto, Shot at day or night: Day time
Uncropped or Unedited image from Nikon D5100 using an
AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
lens for reference. Taken with minimum aperture at night time with flash. Details: F-stop: F/5.6 (Min aperture), Exposure time: 1/60 sec, ISO speed: 3200, Focal Length: 55 mm, Flash fired: Yes, White Balance: Auto, Shot at day or night: Night time
