- APS-C 355.7mm2
- 14.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Go in depth with our full Nikon D3100 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the D3100.
- 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Fujifilm HS20EXR Review.
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Nikon D3100 webpage |
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Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Nikon D3200
D3100 vs D3200 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | D3100 | HS20EXR |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | EVF |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $699.95 | $499.95 |
Street Price: | $289.00 | |
Date Available: | 2010-09-15 | 2011-03-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
27.4 oz
(777 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
25.7 oz (730 g) |
Size: |
4.9 x
3.8 x
2.9 in. (125 x 97 x 74 mm) |
5.1 x
3.6 x
5.0 in. (131 x 91 x 126 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 14.2 | 16.0 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2 inch |
Sensor size: | 355.74mm2 (23.10mm x 15.40mm) | 30.72mm2 (6.4mm x 4.8mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.01 microns | 1.39 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
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: |
4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 11520 x 1624 (18.7 MP, Other), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1624 (9.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1080 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1624 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1080 (4.1 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (.RAF), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.9 | 8.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24)
1280x720 (30/25/24) 640x424 (24) |
1920x1080 (30)
1280x720 (60) 640x480 (30) |
Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | .MOV (H.264) with stereo sound |
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: | Nikon F | n/a |
Lens: | Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR | Fujinon Super EBC, 15 elements in 11 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 24 - 720mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 4.2 - 126mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 30.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/11 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
100 cm 0.4 - 39.4 in |
|
Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 58.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 2.0x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 9 line-type | Contrast Detect AF: Center, Multi, Area, Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter | EVF type; 0.2-inch., approx. 200,000 dots, color LCD viewfinder approx. 97% coverage |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.80x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
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 / Equivalent to ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Standard Output Sensitivity) * * ISO6400 : M mode or lower, ISO12800 : S mode |
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, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot (3.5mm) | TTL 256-zones metering, Multi, Spot, Average |
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 | EXR, AUTO, P, S, A, M, C, PANORAMA, SP1, SP2, Adv; Scene Modes: Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Dog, Cat, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text |
Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | ISO Auto: Wide : Approx. 30cm - 7.1m / 1ft. - 23.2ft.; Telephoto : Approx. 2.0m - 3.8m / 6.5ft. - 12.4ft. |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | ISO hot shoe | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG | RAW (.RAF), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | .MOV (H.264) with stereo sound |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 20.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
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: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional, MC-DC2 corded | Optional RR80 remote release cable |
Connections (extended): | Type C mini-HDMI with CEC, Accessory Terminal (MC-DC2 remote cord or GP-1 GPS unit) | Mini HDMI port, remote cable release socket |
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 | 8.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | 8 |
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): | 400 shots (NiMH AA) | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 550 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL14 | 4 x AA |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Alkaline, Lithium disposable or NiMH rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 4 x AA Alkaline disposable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | No |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM | Fujifilm CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 1080p HD movies, Quiet Shutter mode, new full-time AF in Movie mode. | Dual Image Stabilization (sensor-shift, high ISO), 3" Tilting LCD, Eye Sensor, BSI CMOS Sensor with EXR Technology (EXR Auto, High Resolution Priority, High ISO and Low Noise Priority, Dynamic Range Priority modes), Full 1080p HD Movies, 320fps High-Speed Movies, RAW/RAW+JPEG shooting, Motion Panorama 360 degrees, Purple Fringing Reducer/Corner Resolution Enhancer, Super Intelligent Flash, Multi-Bracketing, Face Recognition (up to 8 faces), Face Detection and Automatic Red-eye Removal, AF Tracking. |