227nSpecifications❚❚ Nikon D5100 Digital CameraTypeType Single-lens reflex digital cameraLens mount Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)Effective angle of view Approx. 1.5 × lens focal length (Nikon DX format)Effective pixelsEffective pixels 16.2 millionImage sensorImage sensor 23.6 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensorTotal pixels 16.9 millionDust-reduction System Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optionalCapture NX 2 software required)StorageImage size (pixels) • 4,928 × 3,264 (L) • 3,696 × 2,448 (M)• 2,464 × 1,632 (S)File format • NEF (RAW): 14 bit, compressed• JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx.1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression• NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) andJPEG formatsPicture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selectedPicture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture ControlsMedia SD (Secure Digital), SDHC, and SDXC memory cardsFile system DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print OrderFormat), Exif 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital StillCameras), PictBridgeViewfinderViewfinder Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinderFrame coverage Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% verticalMagnification Approx. 0.78 × (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1)Eyepoint 17.9 mm (–1.0 m –1)Diopter adjustment –1.7–+0.7 m–1Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screenReflex mirror Quick returnLens aperture Instant return, electronically controlled
