Rating 4.4 126 reviews
Manufacturer: Nikon
D-Photo and The Photographer's Mail
13 years ago

Nikon D3100 – Review

Nikon's D3100 is the baby of the company's extensive dSLR range " and baby is the operative word: this little camera really is light and compact, especially compared to the more upmarket models.
Pros:
  • Compact size
  • Outstanding control layout
  • Very good images at the price
Cons:
  • Needs G series ultrasonic lenses to autofocus
  • Slightly slow AF on kit lens
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CNET
15 years ago

Nikon D3100 review Review

The Nikon D3100 provides a painless entry point into the Nikon dSLR system. It enables amateurs to capture more professional-looking images with the minimum of fuss and prior knowledge.
Pros:
  • Lightweight yet robust construction
  • Fast and responsive for an entry-level model
  • Reasonably priced
  • Large
  • well-labelled buttons and controls
  • Built-in 'guide' mode
Cons:
  • Handgrip is on the small side
  • Video not as quick or easy to shoot with as other dSLRs
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ePHOTOzine
15 years ago

Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Review

Here we test the new D3100 entry-level Nikon DSLR with a new 14.2 megapixel sensor, Live View and a full HD 1920x1080 / 1080p, 24fps video recording.
Pros:
  • 14.2 megapixel sensor with low noise
  • Lowest price DSLR with full HD Video
  • Very good ISO performance
  • Good battery life
  • Excellent video
  • Easy to use with built in guide
  • Quiet shutter – with additional quiet live view option
Cons:
  • Only autofocuses with AF-S lenses
  • Continuous shooting not available with flash
  • 3fps continuous shooting beginning to look dated
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Trusted Reviews
15 years ago

Nikon D3100

In summation then, the D3100 feels solidly constructed when gripped in the palm, is fast and responsive, and is capable of some sharp and colourful results thanks to combination of sensor and supplied 18-55mm test lens and is fairly priced.
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REVIEW STREAM
15 years ago

Nikon D3100 DSLR camera

Here are my impressions about the Nikon D3100 DSLR camera . This is the entry level camera at Nikon when it comes to DSLR cameras. The D3100 replaces the D3000 but the way it supersedes the D3000 in so many ways it is a really interesting, the biggest difference is that the new model it adds video...
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Pocket Lint
14 years ago

Nikon D3100

Nikon's presence in the entry-level DSLR market has been strong for many years, and following the success of the D60 and D3000 , the latest D3100 amps things up a couple of gears.
Pros:
  • Guide Mode
  • Full HD movie capture
  • well-handled image quality
Cons:
  • Pricier than many entry-level models
  • no Depth of Field preview button
  • limitations to movie capture
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TechRadar UK
14 years ago

Nikon D3100 review

Make no mistake, the Nikon D3000 was a seriously good entry-level camera, fully justifying its position as Europe's top-selling DSLR for the first half of this year. But all good things come to an end and, more recently, the D3000 was showing its age with a complete lack of Live View, video capture...
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PhotoRadar
14 years ago

It's all very well having a posh specifications list and a barrow-load of features, but it's how they translate into photographic quality that's key. With great handling for such a small SLR and impeccable image quality in practically every shot, the Nikon D3100 is both highly impressive and utterly...
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About.com
13 years ago

Nikon D3100 DSLR Review

The D3100 is Nikon's replacement for the D3000. Aimed squarely at the entry-level market, it's certainly going to be a wake-up call for other manufacturers.
Pros:
  • Good exposure for high contrast scenes
  • 14.2MP of resolution
  • which is extremely high for an entry-level camera
  • Extremely user-friendly for beginners
Cons:
  • Simplified buttons make it hard to get to key features quickly
  • No stereo microphone input socket
  • High
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xbox.about.com
11 years ago

The D3100 is Nikon's replacement for the . Aimed squarely at the entry-level DSLR camera market, it's certainly going to be a wake-up call for other manufacturers. The D3100 has 14.2MP and full HD movie mode.
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