Excerpt: The Nikon D5100 is the manufacturer's latest edition to its consumer DSLR lineup. Replacing the D5000, the camera sits neatly inbetween the entry-level D3100 and the...
Pros: Excellent image quality, Articulated LCD screen, Sophisticated AF system for the price
Cons: Odd placement of some controls, Movie mode is inconsistent, and prone to "bugs", Sluggish AF in Live View and Movie Mode
Conclusion: Great for both enthusiasts and novices looking to take the next step forward, the Nikon D5100 offers a lot of versatility, opportunity for creativity and quality results.
Summary: A well-rounded package, it ticks all the boxes for a mid-priced DSLR whilst offering some amusing extras and strong picture and movie performance [via Stuff UK ]
Summary: The Nikon D5100 is the upper-entry-level camera in the Nikon DSLR lineup. Slotting itself just above the D3100 Nikon D3100 , it produces superior-quality images using a...
Pros: Very low image noise, Excellent white-balance, Reliable metering, Good dynamic range, Accurate autofocus system, Quick shutter-lag, Great shot-to-shoot speed, Instant ...
Cons: Mostly slow autofocus, Uneven color response, Slight image softness, Noise-reduction even when disabled, LCD glare when settings are changed, Live-View not exposure-pr...
Conclusion: If you’re in the market for a new DSLR you can hardly wrong with the Nikon D5100. It takes solid photos and videos, offering the response shutterbugs demand as they move...
Pros: Quality 16-megapixel images, 3-inch vari-angle LCD (921K pixels), ISO range of 100 to 25,600
Cons: Kit lens is just a starting point, Awkward control system, Video good not great
Summary: The D5100 sits just above the D3100 in Nikon's product lineup and as such, it combines its younger sibling's ease of use with a slightly more advanced feature set.
Pros: Excellent image quality, Unintimidating interface, but with plenty of manual control, Articulated, high-res LCD screen, Sophisticated AF system for the price, Easy man...
Cons: Sub-optimal placement of some second-tier controls (like live view switch), Movie shooting button 'orphaned' from live view switch, Buggy Live View / Movie Mode (movie...
Excerpt: On April 5, 2011, nearly two years after the launch of the well regarded (and quite popular) Nikon D5000, Nikon announced its much anticipated advanced entry-level
Summary: Nikon’s latest advanced entry-level DSLR offers high-end specs and also benefits from a high-res articulated monitor. Could it be Nikon’s best entry-level DSLR yet?
Pros: Hi-resolution articulated monitor, Easy to use, Much improved live view AF
Cons: Special Effects a bit limited, No wireless flash control/DoF preview