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Manufacturer website
Nikon D3100 webpage
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Canon 1DX
1DX vs 1DX Mark II
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Successor: |
Nikon D3200
D3100 vs D3200
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Canon 1DX Mark III
1DX Mark II vs 1DX Mark III
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Model Number: |
D3100 |
1DX Mark II |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$699.95 |
$5999.00 |
Street Price: |
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$2,999.00 |
Date Available: |
2010-09-15 |
2016-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
27.4 oz
(777 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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54.5 oz
(1,544 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.9 x
3.8 x
2.9 in.
(125 x
97 x
74 mm)
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6.2 x
6.6 x
3.3 in.
(158 x
168 x
83 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
14.2 |
20.2 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
355.74mm2 (23.10mm x 15.40mm) |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.01 microns |
6.58 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
67 |
88 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.5 |
24.1 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.3 |
13.5 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
919 |
3,207 |
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) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 4368 x 2912
(12.7 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 2736 x 1824
(5.0 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, RAW, M-RAW (11.2MP), S-RAW (5.0MP); 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
2.9 |
14.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24)
1280x720 (30/25/24)
640x424 (24)
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4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV H.264/MPEG-4 |
MOV (4K Movie: Motion JPEG, Full HD Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Canon EF |
Lens: |
Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity
11.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 9 line-type |
OVF: Phase-detect AF via 61 AF points (all support f/8) with max 41 cross-type points, 5 dual cross (f/2.8 and f/5.6); Live View uses Dual Pixel CMOS AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter, Ec-C6 screen provided, can be changed to Ec-A, B or L; Intelligent VF II |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.53x |
0.76x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.80x |
0.76x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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1,620,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
27.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
51200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
100 - 3,200; expandable to 12800 |
Auto (100-51200), 100-51200 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 102400, H2: 204800, H3: 409600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual;all except Preset Manual with fine tuning |
Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom (Custom WB) 1�5, Color Temperature, PC-1�5 (Personal WB) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot (3.5mm) |
360K-pixel RGB+IR sensor: 216-zone Evaluative (linked to all AF points); Center-weighted; Partial (6.2% of viewfinder); Spot (1.5% of viewfinder) center, multi (up to 8), linkable to all AF points |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait |
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Self Timer: |
10 or 2 seconds |
10, 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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No |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. |
Depends on external flash |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
ISO hot shoe |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
CF1 / CFast / CFast 2.0 |
UHS Support: |
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No UHS support |
Other Memory: |
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CF and CFast slots |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
RAW, M-RAW (11.2MP), S-RAW (5.0MP); 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV H.264/MPEG-4 |
MOV (4K Movie: Motion JPEG, Full HD Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional, MC-DC2 corded |
Optional wired (N3 contact), wireless |
Connections (extended): |
Type C mini-HDMI with CEC, Accessory Terminal (MC-DC2 remote cord or GP-1 GPS unit) |
System extension terminal, Mini HDMI (Type-C), remote terminal |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.55 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.54 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
2.9 |
14.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
100 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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14.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Unlimited |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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14.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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73 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.28 seconds |
0.09 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.054 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.200 seconds |
0.072 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.30 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.117 seconds |
0.053 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View:
Full AF lag (AF-S or AF-F) = 1.5s
Prefocused lag = 0.479s |
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Startup Time: |
0.4 seconds |
0.8 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.1 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.5 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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260 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
550 shots |
1210 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL14 |
Proprietary LP-E19 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LP-E19 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM |
Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, Photostitch, Picture Style Editor |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
1080p HD movies, Quiet Shutter mode, new full-time AF in Movie mode. |
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