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Silver Award
Reviewed:
Dec 2010
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Physically very similar to its predecessor the D3000, the D3100 is built around a 14.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, bringing not only live view but also Full HD video capture to Nikon's entry-level model. Compared to the D3000 the body gets a slight refresh, gaining an extra button to the left of the screen, a drive mode switch at the base of the mode dial, a sprung lever to engage live view and a direct record movie button. The D3100 has a new 11-point AF system, and Nikon has also added an additional AF-F autofocus mode to allow better focusing in live view and autofocus during video shooting.
The D3100 offers little to complain about in terms of image quality, and its new 14Mp sensor delivers very good results. High ISO performance is substantially improved over the D3000, to the extent that images shot at sensitivities as high as 3200 are eminently usable. There's no doubt that the D3100 is one of the best entry-level SLRs available, offering very good image quality coupled with speedy operation and straightforward handling.
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| Announced: | Aug 19, 2010 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Compact SLR | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 3456 x 2304, 2304 x 1536 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 14.2 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 14.8 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CMOS | ? |
| Processor | Expeed 2 | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (12800 with boost) | ? |
| White balance presets | 12 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes (1) | ? |
| Image stabilization | No | ? |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
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| Digital zoom | No | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Number of focus points | 11 | |
| Lens mount | Nikon F mount | |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× | ? |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | ? |
| Screen size | 3" | ? |
| Screen dots | 230,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Screen type | TFT LCD monitor | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | ? |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 % | ? |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8× | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 12 m (at ISO 100) | |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (3 fps, unlimited JPEG) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) | ? |
| WB Bracketing | No | ? |
| Videography features | ||
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| Microphone | Mono | |
| Speaker | None | |
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | ? |
| Storage included | None | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | Yes (Mini Type C) | ? |
| Wireless | EyeFi | ? |
| Remote control | Yes (Optional) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion EN-EL14 rechargeable battery & charger | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 124 x 96 x 75 mm (4.88 x 3.78 x 2.95") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| GPS | Optional | |
| GPS notes | GP-1 | |
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