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| Model Name: | Nikon D3100 |
| Prices: | |
| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D3100 webpage |
| Predecessor: | |
| Successor: |
Nikon D3200
D3100 vs D3200 |
| General | |
| Model Number: | D3100 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $699.95 |
| Street Price: | |
| Date Available: | 2010-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
27.4 oz
(777 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.9 x
3.8 x
2.9 in. (125 x 97 x 74 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 355.74mm2 (23.10mm x 15.40mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.01 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | 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: |
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 2.21), RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.9 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24)
1280x720 (30/25/24) 640x424 (24) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F |
| Lens: | Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 9 line-type |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | 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 |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.80x |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | 100 - 3,200; expandable to 12800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual;all except Preset Manual with fine tuning |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot (3.5mm) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | ISO hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 |
| Included Memory: | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional, MC-DC2 corded |
| Connections (extended): | 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): | 2.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 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): | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 550 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL14 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | 1080p HD movies, Quiet Shutter mode, new full-time AF in Movie mode. |
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