Nikon D5100 (2011)
A mid-level consumer DSLR camera released by Nikon in 2011, featuring a 16.2-megapixel APS-C sensor and full HD video recording.
Overview
The Nikon D5100 is a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera introduced by Nikon in 2011 as a successor to the D5000. Designed for mid-level consumers, it combines a high-resolution sensor with advanced video capabilities and a vari-angle LCD monitor for flexible composition. Announced on April 5, 2011, the D5100 was positioned as an enthusiast-friendly DSLR with manual controls and expanded ISO sensitivity, including extended boost levels 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 and was announced exactly two years after its predecessor. It continued Nikon’s line of consumer-focused DSLRs with enhanced imaging performance and video features.
Market
The Nikon D5100 body is available for sale as a used item through retailers like KEH, indicating ongoing availability in the secondhand market.
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