The D5100 appears to be another strong addition to Nikon's consumer DSLRs. It maintains the small size and light weight similar to the earlier D40, D60, D3000, D3100 and D5000, but its electronics are updated to a DX-format sensor that is the best among current Nikon DSLRs and a high-resolution LCD...

We're used to Canon and Nikon leapfrogging each other in terms of product announcement timing and technology updates, but this year they're finally going head-to-head in the budget dSLR market. Nikon's D5100, a replacement for the 2-year-old

Excellent photo quality with a good noise profile; a streamlined shooting design for both photo and video; and a broad; practical feature set contribute to the Nikon D5100 's strengths

While it's fast; some aspects of the D5100's performance still lag behind its class

Though it doesn't rank first based on any individual aspect of the camera, the Nikon D5100 delivers a solid combination of image quality, performance, features, and design that puts it out in front if you're looking for a well-rounded option under $1,000.

Excellent photo quality with a good noise profile; a streamlined shooting design for both photo and video; and a broad; practical feature set contribute to the Nikon D5100 's strengths

While it's fast; some aspects of the D5100's performance still lag behind its class

Joshua Waller reviews the new Nikon D5100 Digital SLR - fresh design by Nikon enables a smaller body.

Excellent video quality; 16.2 megapixel sensor; excellent detail; Excellent ISO performance; Night vision mode - very useful; Great swivel screen; Quite good value for money; Great image quality; Compact; stylish design; 2 year warranty

Quicker access to options could be provided; Live view frame rate drops when using some of the effects; RAW not available when using effects or HDR mode; Slower than expected focusing speed; Slow shutter response in live view

How well does the Nikon D5100 walk the line between beginner and mid-level enthusiasts? The What Digital Camera Nikon D5100 review finds out…

Good image quality; improved live view mode; responsive AF; impressive movie options

Non-customiseable Effects; no AF-point lock; no remote commander; no DoF preview

Conceptually, the D5100 perfectly fills the gap in Nikon's line-up between the entry-level D3100 and the much more enthusiast-orientated D7000 - marrying the ease-of-use of the former with the image quality of the latter.

Excellent image quality; Unintimidating interface; but with plenty of manual control; Articulated; high-res LCD screen; Sophisticated AF system for the price; Easy manual selection of off-center AF points; Unusually fast Live View AF for a low-end DSLR (but still relatively slow compared to...

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 (movies aren't necessarily recorded at set aperture; No live histogram in live view; AF still a little sluggish in live view mode; full-time...

The Nikon D5100 is a new 16.2 megapixel DSLR camera that can record Full HD movies at 1920x1280 pixels / 25fps with stereo sound. A high-resolution 3-inch vari-angle LCD monitor makes it easier to compose your shots from difficult angles, while the extensive ISO range of 100-25600 should cope with...

The Nikon D5100 is the company's latest 'upper-entry-level' DSLR aimed at beginners or those wanting a step-up from a basic budget model. Announced in April 2011, it comes exactly two years after its predecessor, the popular D5000.

Quality images with good balance of detail and noise; Articulated screen with 3in / 920k panel; HD video at multiple fps with mic input and continuous AF; Fun EFFECTS mode; some of which can be applied to video

Continuous movie AF can be visibly and audibly distracting; UI slow for experienced owners; No Live Histogram in Live View; No motor to autofocus older (non AF-S) lenses

May 8th. Nikon recently released the Nikon D5100 SLR, which serves an update to the Nikon D5000. The Nikon D5100 is designed to appeal to both novice and hobby photographers by offering a wide range of both automatic options and extended manual creative control.

Retailing for approximately ￡670 body only or ￡750 with an 18-55mm VR kit lens, the Nikon D5100 replaces the D5000 as Nikon's advanced entry-level DSLR. Sitting below the enthusiast-level D7000 but above the bare-bones D3100, the D5100 takes some advanced specifications from the former and mixes...

Hi-resolution articulated monitor; Easy to use; Much improved live view AF

Special Effects a bit limited; No wireless flash control/DoF preview