| Links | ||
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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D3100 webpage |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: |
Nikon D3200
D3100 vs D3200 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | F80EXR | D3100 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | F85EXR | |
| Camera Format: | Compact | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $299.95 | $699.95 |
| Street Price: | ||
| Date Available: | 2010-04-15 | 2010-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 6.5 oz (183 g) |
27.4 oz
(777 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
3.9 x
2.3 x
1.1 in. (99 x 59 x 28 mm) |
4.9 x
3.8 x
2.9 in. (125 x 97 x 74 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | SuperCCD EXR | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Fujifilm | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.0 | 14.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 30.72mm2 (6.4mm x 4.8mm) | 355.74mm2 (23.10mm x 15.40mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.60 microns | 5.01 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 67 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.5 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.3 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 919 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1864 (5.2 MP, Other), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.6 | 2.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (24)
1280x720 (30/25/24) 640x424 (24) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Nikon F |
| Lens: | Fujinon Zoom | Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 270mm | 27 - 83mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 50mm | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 10.00x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.3 / 9 (wide); f/5.6 / 16 (tele) with ND filter | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
250 cm 2.0 - 98.4 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 52.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4.0x | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection AF: Multi, Center, Tracking; Continuous AF | Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 9 line-type |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.80x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*1, 6400*2, 12800*2; AUTO (400), AUTO (800), AUTO (1600) *1 image size [M] or [S], *2 image size [S] only | 100 - 3,200; expandable to 12800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Fine, Shade, Incandescent light, Fluorescent light 1(Daylight) / 2(Warm White) / 3(Cool White), Underwater, Custom | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual;all except Preset Manual with fine tuning |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 8 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL 256-zone metering | 420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot (3.5mm) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | EXR, Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, SP, M; Scene Position: Pro Focus, Pro Low-light, Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Underwater, Party, Flower, Text, Dog,Cat | Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction Auto/Forced Flash/Suppressed Flash/Slow Synchro | Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO 800: Wide: Approx. 30cm - 4.2m / 1.0 ft. - 13.8 ft. Telephoto: Approx. 90cm - 2.4m / 3.0ft. - 7.9 ft. | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | ISO hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 |
| Included Memory: | 40.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional, MC-DC2 corded | |
| Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI | Type C mini-HDMI with CEC, Accessory Terminal (MC-DC2 remote cord or GP-1 GPS unit) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.55 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.54 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.6 | 2.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 5 | 100 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.28 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.200 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.30 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.117 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Full AF lag (AF-S or AF-F) = 1.5s Prefocused lag = 0.479s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.5 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 230 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 550 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-50 | Proprietary EN-EL14 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | CDROM | Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Dual Image Stabilization (CCD-shift, High ISO), EXR Sensor, 720p HD Movies, HDMI Output, Face and Pet Detection, 'Super Intelligent' Flash. Available in black. | 1080p HD movies, Quiet Shutter mode, new full-time AF in Movie mode. |
