- 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.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 18.2 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony HX99 Review.
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | |
| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D3100 webpage |
Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Sony HX90V
HX90V vs HX99 |
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| Successor: |
Nikon D3200
D3100 vs D3200 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | D3100 | HX99 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $699.95 | $449.99 |
| Street Price: | $473.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2010-09-15 | 2019-02-12 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
27.4 oz
(777 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
8.5 oz
(242 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.9 x
3.8 x
2.9 in. (125 x 97 x 74 mm) |
4.0 x
2.3 x
1.4 in. (102 x 58 x 36 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.2 | 18.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 355.74mm2 (23.10mm x 15.40mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.01 microns | 1.26 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| 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) |
4896 x 3672
(18.0 MP,
4:3), 4896 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3664 x 3667 (13.4 MP, 1:1), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 8192 x 1860 (15.2 MP, Other), 3872 x 2160 (8.4 MP, Other), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 5536 x 2160 (12.0 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.9 | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24)
1280x720 (30/25/24) 640x424 (24) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | XAVC S with LPCM 2ch audio, AVCHD with Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch audio (Dolby Digital Stereo Creator) |
| 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 |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | n/a |
| Lens: | Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR | ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 11 elements in 10 groups (5 aspheric elements) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 24 - 720mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 4.3 - 118mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 28.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) | f/3.5 (W) / f/6.4(T) - f/8; 5-blade Iris Diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 2x Clear Image, up to 4x Digital Zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 9 line-type | Contrast Detection AF: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Single-shot AF, Continuous AF (Movie Only), DMF, Manual Focus |
| 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 | 0.2-inch 638K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, approx. 0.5x magnification with 50mm lens at infinity and -1m-1(diopter) (35mm equiv.), 19.2mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopter, eye detector. |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 638,400 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x | 0.50x |
| 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 | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 80 |
| ISO Settings: | 100 - 3,200; expandable to 12800 | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400* (*Extended ISO), 12800** (**with MFNR) |
| 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, Fluorescent Warm White, Fluorescent Cool White, Fluorescent Day White, Fluorescent Daylight, Incandescent, Flash, Custom (3), C.Temp./Filter |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot (3.5mm) | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot, Entire Screen Avg, Highlight |
| 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 Modes: Portrait, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Pet, Gourmet, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Intelligent Sweep Panorama; Effects: Toy camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono., Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration. |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2, 5, 10; 3 shots 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, Flash On, Slow Sync., Flash Off, Rear Sync.; Red-eye reduction available |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | ISO Auto: 0.3 to 5.4m (W) / 2.5 to 3.0m (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/2000 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | ISO hot shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS Micro M2 / microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG | RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | XAVC S with LPCM 2ch audio, AVCHD with Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch audio (Dolby Digital Stereo Creator) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| 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,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional, MC-DC2 corded | Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Type C mini-HDMI with CEC, Accessory Terminal (MC-DC2 remote cord or GP-1 GPS unit) | Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Multi/Micro USB 2.0 |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.55 | 0.71 |
| 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): | 0.66 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.9 | 10.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | 103 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 50 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 50 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.28 seconds | 0.25 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.15 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.200 seconds | 0.029 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.30 seconds | 0.50 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.117 seconds | 0.018 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 | 2.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 1.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 370 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 550 shots | 300 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | 55 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL14 | Proprietary NP-BX1 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| 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. | |
