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Nikon D D3100

Its 14.2-megapixel sensor and EXPEED 2 processor deliver solid image quality for a discontinued entry-level body. The included 18-55mm VR lens and intuitive Guide Mode make learning manual controls straightforward without overwhelming new users. This camera is best for absolute beginners wanting a cheap, used DSLR to grasp photography fundamentals before investing in a modern system.

Type DSLR
Nikon D D3100 camera
15 Overall Score

Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

  • Below average connectivity (18th percentile)
  • Below average video (21th percentile)
  • Below average sensor (26th percentile)
  • Below average display (26th percentile)

What owners think

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 33.3
EVF 36.2
Build 35.9
Burst 28.9
Video 20.7
Sensor 25.5
Battery 44.9
Display 25.9
Connectivity 17.8
Stabilization 33

Specifications

Full Specifications

vs Competition

Spec Nikon D D3100 Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Sony Alpha 6700 Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II
Type DSLR mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless
Sensor - 40.2MP aps-c 26MP aps-c 25.2MP micro-four-thirds 24.2MP full-frame 20.4MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points - 425 793 315 1053 1053
Burst FPS - 20 11 75 12 120
Video - 8K @60fps 4K @120fps 5K @120fps 4K @60fps 4K @60fps
IBIS false true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true true true true true
Weight (g) - 579 413 721 590 511
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfEvfBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivityStabilization
Nikon D D3100 33.336.235.928.920.725.544.925.917.833
Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare 88.195.689.485.195.397.496.983.693.493.6
Sony Alpha 6700 Compare 97.887.190.869.389.391.595.283.693.484.7
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare 84.587.897.695.197.356.189.383.693.496.1
Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare 98.587.894.38883.54998.683.693.498
OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare 98.590.288.999.884.441.194.383.693.499.5

Price

Value & Pricing

From CA$785 1 offers across 1 retailers
Bestbuy.ca 1 offers From CA$785
CA$785

Usage Scores

Overall (15.1)Video (13)Travel (9.1)Youtube (10.7)Beginner (14.3)Vlogging (5.5)Streaming (7.4)Photography (15)Wedding Events (13.3)Sports Wildlife (14.9)Product Photography (12.7)

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