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Nikon D3100 webpage
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Canon T3i
T3i vs T4i
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Successor: |
Nikon D3200
D3100 vs D3200
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Canon T5i
T4i vs T5i
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Model Number: |
D3100 |
T4i |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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EOS 650D, Kiss X6i |
Camera Format: |
SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$699.95 |
$1199.00 |
Street Price: |
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$579.00 |
Date Available: |
2010-09-15 |
2012-06-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
27.4 oz
(777 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
36.6 oz
(1,039 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.9 x
3.8 x
2.9 in.
(125 x
97 x
74 mm)
|
5.2 x
3.9 x
3.1 in.
(133 x
100 x
79 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 |
18.0 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
355.74mm2 (23.10mm x 15.40mm) |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.01 microns |
4.30 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.6x |
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 |
62 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.5 |
21.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.3 |
11.2 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
919 |
722 |
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) |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 5184 x 2912
(15.1 MP,
16:9), 3456 x 3456
(11.9 MP,
1:1), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 1944
(6.7 MP,
16:9), 2304 x 2304
(5.3 MP,
1:1), 2592 x 1728
(4.5 MP,
3:2), 2034 x 1728
(3.5 MP,
Other), 2592 x 1456
(3.8 MP,
16:9), 1728 x 1728
(3.0 MP,
1:1), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 1696 x 1280
(2.2 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1280 x 1280
(1.6 MP,
1:1), 720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 720 x 400
(0.3 MP,
Other), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
2.9 |
4.8 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24)
1280x720 (30/25/24)
640x424 (24)
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1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (60/50)
640x480 (30/25)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV H.264/MPEG-4 |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with stereo linear PCM audio in MOV container |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: |
Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
|
29 -
216mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
|
18 -
135mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
7.50x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity
11.0 in to Infinity
|
39 cm to Infinity
15.4 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
67.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 9 line-type |
OVF: Phase-detect using 9 cross-type AF points with 1 high precision f/2.8 center point; Live View uses new hybrid phase-detect/contrast-detect AF on image sensor |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
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; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.53x |
0.53x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.80x |
0.85x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
|
1,040,000 dots
(345,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
27.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
100 - 3,200; expandable to 12800 |
Auto(100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600 |
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, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 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) |
63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%) |
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 |
Scene Intelligent Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Multi-Shot Noise Reduction, Video Snapshot |
Self Timer: |
10 or 2 seconds |
10, 2, Remote, 10s Continuous (2-10) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
No |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. |
E-TTL II: Auto, Manual flash, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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13.0 m /
42.7 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
ISO hot shoe |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
.CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV H.264/MPEG-4 |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with stereo linear PCM audio in MOV container |
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 |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
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: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional, MC-DC2 corded |
Optional Wired (RS-60E3) or Wireless (RC-6 , RC-5, RC-1) |
Connections (extended): |
Type C mini-HDMI with CEC, Accessory Terminal (MC-DC2 remote cord or GP-1 GPS unit) |
Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack, Wired Remote Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.55 |
0.37 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.54 |
0.34 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
9 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
|
0.37 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
2.9 |
4.8 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
100 |
19 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
5.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
6 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
5.6 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
3 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.28 seconds |
0.27 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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0.83 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
0.062 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.200 seconds |
0.094 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.30 seconds |
0.28 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.117 seconds |
0.074 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View:
Full AF lag (AF-S or AF-F) = 1.5s
Prefocused lag = 0.479s |
OVF: Auto Selection AF lag: 0.122s
Live View:
Quick AF: 1.070s
Hybrid AF Single Area: 0.833s
Hybrid AF Auto Selection: 1.419s
Prefocused: 0.062s |
Startup Time: |
0.4 seconds |
0.7 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.5 seconds |
3.3 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
|
180 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
550 shots |
440 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
|
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL14 |
Proprietary LP-E8 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble
|
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
|
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
|
No |
Included Software: |
Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM |
EOS Digital Solutions Disc (ImageBrowser EX, Digital Photo Professional, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture), Picture Style Editor) |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows XP inc SP3 / Vista inc SP1 and SP2 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition) OS X v10.6-10.7 (Intel processor required) |
Notes & Features: |
1080p HD movies, Quiet Shutter mode, new full-time AF in Movie mode. |
DIGIC 5 processor, 3-inch Vari-angle capacitive touchscreen LCD, new Hybrid CMOS AF system allows continuous AF and touch focus in Live View/Movie mode, 5 fps burst mode, 100-12800 ISO expandable to 25600, Auto Lighting Optimizer, Highlight Tone Priority, vignetting correction, distortion correction, chromatic aberration correction, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Multi-Shot Noise Reduction, Full HD video, built-in stereo mic, UHS-I compatible. |