Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D5000 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Nikon D5100
66
92 out of 140
Nikon D5100 wins
Nikon D5000
58
81 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Nikon D5100 | Nikon D5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 6400 | 200 - 3200 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D5000
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Nikon D5100: 8/10Nikon D5000: 7/10
8
7
8072
Nikon D5100 leads by 1 point
Resolution
Nikon D5100: 5/10Nikon D5000: 4/10
5
4
1612
Nikon D5100 leads by 1 point
Low Light Performance
Nikon D5100: 3/10Nikon D5000: 2/10
3
2
ISO 1183ISO 868
Nikon D5100 leads by 1 point
Max ISO Score
Nikon D5100: 5/10Nikon D5000: 4/10
5
4
ISO 6400ISO 3200
Nikon D5100 leads by 1 point
Dynamic Range
Nikon D5100: 10/10Nikon D5000: 9/10
10
9
13.6 EV12.5 EV
Nikon D5100 leads by 1 point
Autofocus System
Nikon D5100: 6/10Nikon D5000: 6/10
6
6
11 points11 points
Video Capabilities
Nikon D5100: 7/10Nikon D5000: 3/10
7
3
1920 x 10801280 x 720
Nikon D5100 leads by 4 points
Burst Speed
Nikon D5100: 5/10Nikon D5000: 5/10
5
5
44
Battery Life
Nikon D5100: 8/10Nikon D5000: 6/10
8
6
660510
Nikon D5100 leads by 2 points
Viewfinder Quality
Nikon D5100: 5/10Nikon D5000: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Nikon D5100: 9/10Nikon D5000: 9/10
9
9
560590
Lens Ecosystem
Nikon D5100: 10/10Nikon D5000: 10/10
10
10
316 lenses316 lenses
Value for Money
Nikon D5100: 10/10Nikon D5000: 10/10
10
10
$628.98$119
Durability
Nikon D5100: 1/10Nikon D5000: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
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