Oddly, though, both Nikons lack standard exposure bracketing, where the camera takes three shots instead of one -- one normal, one at a slightly higher exposure and one slightly lower -- just in case the normal exposure wasn't quite right. The Canon EOS Rebel T3 has this feature.

Great image quality for the price; Compact and lightweight; Easy for beginners to use

Lower resolution than newer Nikon D3200; Slower burst rate than D3200; Movie mode is limited; no external mic jack

I was able to quickly get the camera up and running to capture some great moments with our daughter.

Easy To Use; Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus; Fast Shutter Speed; Good Image Quality; Good Image Stabilization; Large Clear LCD

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.

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

Only autofocuses with AF-S lenses; Continuous shooting not available with flash; 3fps continuous shooting beginning to look dated

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.

Guide Mode; Full HD movie capture; well-handled image quality

Pricier than many entry-level models; no Depth of Field preview button; limitations to movie capture

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.

Lightweight yet robust construction; Fast and responsive for an entry-level model; Reasonably priced; Large; well-labelled buttons and controls; Built-in 'guide' mode

Handgrip is on the small side; Video not as quick or easy to shoot with as other dSLRs

The Nikon D3100 is an entry-level digital SLR camera boasting a newly designed 14-megapixel DX format sensor, a quick-access Live View mode, one-touch Full HD video recording with autofocus, plus an interactive Guide mode, a sensor dust buster and an 11-point autofocus module.

Fantastic camera for anyone that want's brilliantly clear professional looking photos and a camera that picks up on the smallest of details.

clear shots; easy to use; picks up tiny details

heavy; bulky

a very good companion to our nikon d5000. easy controls, lightweight and obviously takes the same accessories. the option to use the clear screen or the viewfinder is great as is the guide settings.

lightweight; easy to use; respected name; viewfinder or screen

none

Get super pictures right out of the box with this one. I'm an experienced photographer that was tired of hauling heavy gear around. The 15-55mm is also very good and light. But get the 35mm f 1.8. It will become your favourite lens. Trust me!

Small and light! You will take this camera with you; All the features you are going to need

Not really; You get More than you pay for with this camera

Bought this camera. Great price. Unfortunately I have some issues... The viewfinder resolution is not so hot compared to other DSLRs. Sometimes its hard to figure out whether your in focus and the auto focus is constantly causing me problems and I frequently I find my pictures are a touch soft.