Nikon D3100 prices and specs
The D3100 was produced on Aug 19, 2010 and is available in USA for $209.99
The D3100 is a DSLR (Digital Single Reflex) camera what means that the device produces photos of better quality and has dozens of taking pictures options.
The Nikon D3100 can take images at 14 megapixels max resolution. But if you want to get better image quality the more important specification is a sensor size. This model has a APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm) sensor that will allow the photographer to produce amazing images and still the camera stays rather small. And if you want to make images of the best quality check Sony Alpha 7 II.
The camera has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec. It is an average shutter speed which will be enough for taking action images of a very good quality. The camera records perfect videos in Full HD resolution.
The D3100 is an interchangeable and has Nikon F lens mount. If the event demands special shooting conditions, the photographer can switch lens to a more appropriate to make better photos.
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Body type
Sensor
Photography features
Screen & Viewfinder
Video Recording
Lens & Focus
Physical & Battery
Storage
Connectivity
features
Announced
Camera subcategory
Effective pixels
Max resolution
Sensor size
Sensor type
Processor
Image ratio w:h
Other resolutions
Sensor photo detectors
ISO
Boosted ISO (maximum)
White balance presets
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Uncompressed format
JPEG quality levels
Minimum shutter speed
Maximum shutter speed
Aperture priority
Shutter priority
Manual exposure mode
Subject / scene modes
Built-in flash
Flash range
External flash
Flash modes
Continuous drive
Self-timer
Metering modes
Exposure compensation
WB Bracketing
Articulated LCD
Screen size
Screen dots
Touch screen
Screen type
Live view
Viewfinder type
Viewfinder coverage
Viewfinder magnification
Resolutions
File Format
Microphone
Speaker
Autofocus
Digital zoom
Manual focus
Number of focus points
Lens mount
Focal length multiplier
Weight (inc. batteries)
Dimensions
Environmentally sealed
Battery
Battery details
Storage types
Storage included
USB
HDMI
Wireless
Remote control
Orientation sensor
GPS
GPS notes
- Aug 19, 2010
- Compact SLR
- 14 megapixels
- 4608 x 3072
- APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm)
- CMOS
- Expeed 2
- 3:2
- 3456 x 2304, 2304 x 1536
- 15 megapixels
- Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (12800 with boost)
- 12800
- 12
- Yes (1)
- No
- RAW
- Fine, Normal, Basic
- 30 sec
- 1/4000 sec
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes (Pop-up)
- 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
- Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
- Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
- 3.0 fps
- Yes
- Multi
- Center-weighted
- Average
- ±5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
- No
- Fixed
- 3″
- 230,000
- No
- TFT LCD monitor
- Yes
- Optical (pentamirror)
- 95%
- 0.8×
- 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
- MPEG-4
- Mono
- None
- Contrast Detect (sensor)
- Phase Detect
- Multi-area
- Selective single-point
- Tracking
- Single
- Continuous
- Face Detection
- Live View
- No
- Yes
- 11
- Nikon F
- 1.5×
- 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
- 124 x 96 x 75 mm (4.88 x 3.78 x 2.95″)
- No
- Battery Pack
- Lithium-Ion EN-EL14 rechargeable battery & charger
- SD/SDHC/SDXC
- None
- USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
- Yes (Mini Type C)
- Eye-Fi Connected
- Yes (Optional)
- Yes
- Optional
- GP-1
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Rating 9.00 from 10
Nikon's 14.2MP D3100 is a great choice for novices and those on a budget Matthew Richards, 2017-02-05FOR
- Live View a welcome addition
- HD video capture
- Great sensor and processor
- Robust build
- Decent value for money
AGAINST
- Not quite pro-standard build quality
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