Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 12800 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 14 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CMOS |
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Image sensor format | DX |
Sensor size | 0.91 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 15.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 14.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | Expeed 2 |
Lens mount | Nikon-AF |
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Optical zoom | 3.0 x |
Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x |
Minimum aperture | 3.5 |
Maximum aperture | 3.5 |
AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp |
Focus adjustment | Auto |
Contrast autofocus | yes |
Brightness adjustment | yes |
Autofocus in recording mode | yes |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5x |
Autofocus | Single Auto Focus |
Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | yes |
Auto Focus (AF) points selection |
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Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Number of focus points | 11 |
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 11 |
Image stabiliser | Lens based only |
Filter diameter | 2.05 in |
Phase detection autofocus | yes |
Shooting modes |
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Camera shutter type |
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Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | yes |
Aperture priority | yes |
Manual exposure mode | yes |
Exposure compensation plus | 5 |
Exposure compensation minus | -5 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Auto exposure lock | yes |
Continuous shooting | yes |
Self-timer delay | 10.0 s |
Histogram | yes |
WB Bracketing | No |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Flash sync speed | 1/200s |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 12 |
Flash modes |
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External flash connection | Hot shoe |
Flash metering system | i-TTL |
External flash | yes |
Continuous drive | 3.0 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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Manual settings | yes |
Speed (JPEG) | 3.0 fps |
Speed (RAW) | 3.0 fps |
Built-in microphone | no |
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Microphone type | Mono |
Voice recording | yes |
Audio system | Mono |
Supported audio file formats | PCM |
Weight | 16.05 oz |
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Width | 4.88 in |
Height | 2.93 in |
Depth | 3.78 in |
Power source type |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 550 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
AC adapter included | yes |
GPS | yes |
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Orientation sensor | yes |
Calendar | yes |
Energy Star certified | no |
Languages support |
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Tripod mounting supported | yes |
Tripod thread | 1.0 in |
On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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Image editing modes |
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ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 12800 |
Boosted ISO maximum | 12800 |
Maximum image resolution | 4608 x 3072 px |
White balance presets | 12 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats |
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Photo effects | Black&White |
Image stabilizer | no |
Image stabilization type | No |
Supported aspect ratios | 16:9 |
Uncompressed format | RAW |
AEB/HDR support | no |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 230000 |
Touch screen | no |
Field of view | 95.0 % |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | 95.0 % |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8 x |
Dioptre correction | yes |
Diopter adjustment (D-D) | -1.7 - 0.5 |
Eye relief | 0.71 in |
Separate info display | no |
Flip-out screen | no |
Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions | 1280.0 px |
HD type | Full HD |
Supported video file formats |
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Analog signal format system |
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Camera playback |
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Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1280 x 720 |
Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 24.0 fps |
Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 30.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | SLR |
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Body material | Plastic |
Colour of product |
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Anti-dust system | yes |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Internal storage | 4098.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Maximum memory card size | 64.0 GB |
Dual memory card slots | yes |
Memory slots | 1 |
Storage types |
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Camera file system |
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mini type C | yes |
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HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
HDMI connector type | Mini |
USB port | yes |
USB version | 2.0 |
Microphone port | yes |
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected |
DC-in jack | yes |
Remote control | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
Bluetooth | no |
Firewire | no |
Nikon D3100: This Nikon SLR has a design that will help new users taking their first steps into the DSLR world
Ever since the D40's debut in 2006, Nikon has been steadily releasing a cadre of entry-level basic DSLR cameras with attractively low prices. After the impressive D40 and D40x came the D3000, which introduced Guide mode for beginning DSLR users, but which also introduced high image noise. Can the D3100 do better than its predecessor?
Nikon overhauls its starter DSLR, a solid choice for shooters on a budget.
The Nikon D3100 is an entry-level digital SLR camera boasting 14.2-megapixels and full HD movies. Successor to the popular D3000 model, the new D3100 features full-time auto-focusing in both Live View and D-movie modes, a Quiet Shutter Release mode, and an enhanced Guide Mode for the beginner target audience that the D3100 is aimed at. Find out if this is the perfect first DSLR camera for you by reading our expert Nikon D3100 Review.
The Nikon D3100 takes solid 14.2-megapixel stills, but its video quality is lacking despite its ability to continuously focus.
The Nikon D3100 ups the D3000’s megapixel ante from 10.2 megapixels to 14.2, adds Live View, video capture, and support for all functions of AI-P Nikkor lenses except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II. For a comparison of the major features of these two compact SLRs be sure to read the comprehensive review of the D3000 written by our Editorial Director George Schaub. It’s online at: www.shutterbug.com. I’m here to add a few comments on what’s new with the D3100 and share some opinions on what I liked about this plucky little SLR.
IntroIn depthQualitySamplesVerdictIntro Nikon’s D3100 is the company’s latest entry-level DSLR. Announced in August 2010, it’s the successor the best-selling D3000 and makes several key upgrades to that model. Most notably the new D3100 now features Live View and video recording facilities – indeed it becomes the first Nikon DSLR (hotly followed by the D7000) to…
Nikon's new entry-level DSLR features a 14.2-megapixel sensor and 1080p video recording. The D3100 steps into the entry level position in Nikon's line-up featuring a new sensor with higher resolution than its predecessor's and an expanded sensitivity range. It also adds Live View shooting plus Full HD video recording. Autofocusing is supported in Movie mode and the Guide mode settings from the D3000 have been ported into the new model and enhanced with extra functions. The D3100 is also compatible with Nikon's GP-1 GPS Unit, which is sold separately.
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The D3100's design will appeal to new users who are taking their first steps into the DSLR world, thanks to in-camera guides, easy operation, and good performance.
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The Nikon D3100 is an entry-level DSLR with a 14.2-megapixel DX format sensor, which captures great still images, as well as 1080p HD video. The D3100 sits at the low-end of Nikon’s DSLR lin…