Nikon D3100 Features
This camera has been replaced with the Nikon D3200
Introduction
The Nikon D3100 replaces the D3000.
Both cameras are designed specifically with beginning DSLR photographers in mind. Like the D3000, the D3100 has a "Guide Mode" where the camera provides information in basic terms about common settings like shutter speed, aperture and ISO.
Unlike the D3000, the D3100 features a live view LCD screen and a new 1080p Full High Definition video capture mode.
The D3100 does not include an autofocus motor — this means that autofocus will only work with lenses that include an autofocus motor of their own (Nikon calls their lenses with focus motors AF-S or AF-I lenses).
Lenses without focus motors will be manual focus only when used on the D3100.
Feature List
Megapixels | 14.2 |
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Stabilization | In Lens |
Memory Card | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
Max. Shutter Speed | 1/4000 |
Max. Photo Capture | 3 per second |
ISO Range | 100 to 12800 |
Movie Modes | H.264 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 720 640 x 424 |
LCD | Static 3in (230,000 dots) |
Viewfinder | Pentamirror (96% coverage) |
Autofocus | 11 point |
Face Detect AF | No |
Sensor Dimensions | 23.1 x 15.4 (1.5x crop factor) |
HDMI Port | Yes |
Live View | Yes |
Built-in Flash | Yes (Sync: 1/200) |
Compatible Lenses | Nikon AF-S or AF-I |
Battery | EN-EL14 LiIon |
Dimensions | 4.9 x 3.8 x 3.0in 124 x 96 x 77mm |
Weight | 17oz (505g) |
New and Notable
The main enhancements the D3100 provides over the D3000 are its live view mode and its video capture capability.
Otherwise, the D3100 is a fairly basic camera, which keeps the kit price relatively low.
It's also fairly small and lightweight (as DSLRs go) making this a good option for those who are looking for a simple camera that's also easy to carry around.
If you like to travel and don't want to draw a lot of attention when taking pictures, the D3100's smaller size should help.