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Falling into line just above Nikon's other entry-level D3000 DSLR, the D3100 has some fresh features that make it a very attractive DLSR option for photographers who are starting out. Its notable new features include 1080p HD video, and continuous autofocus in Live View and movie modes.

Shoots HD video; Autofocus in movie and live view modes; Good image quality for the price; Intuitive controls and guide menu for beginners; Good low light abilites

Autofocus makes noise in movie mode; Fixed LCD screen; No exposure bracketing

Just a step above its other entry-level DSLR camera (the D3000), Nikon's new D3100 has some fresh features that make it a very attractive DLSR option

Shoots HD video; Autofocus in movie and live view modes; Good image quality for the price; Intuitive controls and guide

Autofocus makes noise in movie mode; Fixed LCD screen; No

The Nikon D3100 is an entry-level DSLR on the higher end of that category's price range. However, it has a great set of features for a beginner photographer and decent image quality.

The D3100 is a refinement of the D3000 which now sits at the low-end of Nikon's entry-level DSLRs. The notable changes are a 14 megapixels sensor and 1080p video capability with autofocus. It is a relatively compact DSLR with the most basic feature set.

Very low image noise; Excellent white-balance; Conservative metering; Accurate autofocus system; Short shutter-lag; Good shot-to-shoot speed; Excellent time-to-first-shot; Generally good ergonomics; Full HD video with autofocus; Good build quality; Easily usable with gloves on

Slow autofocus; Uneven color response; Slight image softness; LCD glare when settings are changed; Live-View not exposure-priority; Microphone records camera noise; Impossible to setup video framing; Limited interface control; No exposure bracketing; Odd Auto ISO behavior; Exposure steps always 1/3...

Though the 100-3200 ISO range of the Nikon D3100 appears conservative on paper, there's the option of expanding this to Hi1 (ISO 6400) and Hi2 (ISO 12800) if required.  Fitted with the 18-55mm image stabilised kit lens, it offers a focal length range that's equivalent to 27-82.5mm in film terms.

This review got off to a bad start: the DX format camera arrived just before a long holiday break... without...

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.

Moving up from a point and shoot camera to a camera with more versatility thanks to interchangeable lenses, and improved image quality thanks to larger sensor sizes, has never been as tricky as it is today.