The Nikon D5100 digital SLR camera body offers both power and performance. It has 16.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 2 image processing engine to give you incredible image quality. It lets you continuously shoot up to 4 frames per second to capture every moment without missing any details. Its optical viewfinder lets you focus and compose images accurately. The CMOS digital camera"s 11-point autofocus system and 3D tracking function capture sharp photos irrespective of the subject"s distance. Its Vibration Reduction technology lets you shoot clear, blur-free images. You can view or review shot images on its 3.0", 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD monitor that lets you explore every angle of your shot. This Nikon 16.2MP digital SLR camera allows you to unleash your creativity with its in-camera editing feature and creative controls. You can record videos in full-HD mode at 1920 x 1080p. The camera has special modes like beach, autumn colors, sports photography, portrait, night scene, landscape and more. The Nikon D5100 digital SLR camera body has a rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL14 battery that lets you take up to 660 shots per charge. The DSLR Difference DSLR cameras are fast-focusing, allow you to take multiple photos quickly, and compose sharp images in nearly any light. With a precision viewfinder and image sensors that are more than 8X larger than smartphone sensors, DSLR cameras let you take pictures that are more detailed and stay sharp when resized. DSLRs also allow you to record crisp HD video, even in low light, so you wont miss a moment of your childs first music recital. If you tell stories with motion capture, the large image sensors let you record movies with a wide selection of interchangeable lenses for beautiful diffused backgrounds - all at the push of a button.