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Nikon D5100

A 2011 DX DSLR with a 16 MP sensor, a vari-angle 3" screen, Full HD video with a mic socket and an 11-point AF system, in a 560 g body.

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Battery EN-EL14 Same family: EN-EL14A 660 shots per charge (CIPA) From £29.00 · Ansmann EN-EL14 Battery (replacement for Nikon EN-EL14) Every EN-EL14 battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
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Core
Released
2011
Sensor
16.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution
16.2 MP
Mount
Nikon F-mount (DX)
Dimensions
128 × 97 × 79mm
Weight
560g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation
No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate
4fps
Battery Life
~660 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
Full HD 1080p/30
Viewfinder
Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.78x
Screen
3.0" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots
Memory Cards
Single SD slot
Connectivity
USB 2.0, mini HDMI, 3.5mm mic, accessory terminal (MC-DC2 / GP-1)
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
Optical (SLR)
Screen Type
Fully articulating
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
660 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
128 × 97 × 79mm
Weight (Grams)
560g
Autofocus Type
DSLR phase detect
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
4.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
6400
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/4000
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Mini

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1 lens compatible with the Nikon F-mount (DX) mount.

AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.6
Street
5.7
Travel
5.1
Wedding & Events
4.4
Vlogging & Video
3.8
Documentary
4.2
Sports & Action
4.6
Landscape
4.4
Wildlife
5.2
Casual
3.5
Food
5.1
Macro
4.3
Architecture
4.7
Astrophotography
5.0
✅ Great For
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Street 5.7 Strong on viewfinder and screen flexibility.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 3.5 Held back by ease of use and stabilisation.
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Vlogging & Video 3.8 Held back by video capability and generation.
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Documentary 4.2 Held back by generation and video capability.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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