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Nikon D3100
84 PixelMeter Score 26 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Excellent image quality and high ISO performance
  • Compact, lightweight, and ergonomic design
  • Intuitive interface with helpful guide mode
  • Fast and accurate autofocus for stills
  • Good value for a beginner-oriented DSLR
Cons Cons
  • Lack of advanced features like bracketing and external mic input
  • Limited direct access to manual settings
  • Poor video implementation with noisy autofocus and limited controls
  • Low-resolution LCD screen with limited utility
  • Incompatibility with older screw-drive autofocus lenses

Announcement date Announcement date August 19, 2010
Launch price Launch price $699.95 with 18-55mm
Sensor Sensor 14.2MP CMOS
Video Video 1080p 24p
Burst Burst 3 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date August 19, 2010
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $699.95 with 18-55mm
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Fixed lens
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 14.2MP
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 23.1 x 15.4 mm
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-3,200
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 12,800

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 3fps
RAW formats RAW formats NEF (RAW)
Built-in flash guide number Built-in flash guide number 12m

AF architecture AF architecture Phase detect
AF points AF points 11 focus points
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Contrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Face Detection, Live View

Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000s to 30s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/200s

Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fixed

360 video recording 360 video recording Yes
Internal Recording Internal Recording 1920 x 1080 (24p): 24fps (23.976fps)
1280 x 720 (30p): 30fps (29.97fps)
1280 x 720 (25p): 25fps
1280 x 720 (24p): 24fps (23.976fps)
640 x 424 (24p): 24fps (23.976fps)
Max video resolution Max video resolution 1080p
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 24p
Recording limit Recording limit 10 min
Audio recording Audio recording LPCM

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD, 1x SDHC, 1x SDXC

USB USB Hi-speed USB
Hot shoe Hot shoe Hotshoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock

Battery Battery EN-EL14
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 550 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 455g (1 lb)
Dimensions Dimensions 124.46 x 96.52 x 76.2 mm (4.90 x 3.80 x 3.00 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 505g (1 lb 1.8 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None