- APS-C 355.7mm2
- 14.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 3200
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Prices: | ||
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D3100 webpage |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Nikon D3200
D3100 vs D3200 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | GX-20 | D3100 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1399.95 | $699.95 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2008-03-30 | 2010-09-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 25.2 oz (714 g) |
27.4 oz
(777 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
5.6 x
4.0 x
2.8 in. (142 x 102 x 70 mm) |
4.9 x
3.8 x
2.9 in. (125 x 97 x 74 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 14.6 | 14.2 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 355.74mm2 (23.10mm x 15.40mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.07 microns | 5.01 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 68 | 67 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.1 | 22.5 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.2 | 11.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 714 | 919 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4672 x 3104
(14.5 MP,
Other), 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2) |
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 (.PEF, .DNG), 14-bit | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 2.9 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24)
1280x720 (30/25/24) 640x424 (24) |
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Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | No |
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) | Nikon F |
Lens: | n/a | 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 | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 52.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) | Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 9 line-type |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 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): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 32.0x | 27.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded) | 100 - 3,200; expandable to 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature | 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 | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | 420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot (3.5mm) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority | Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, X-Sync Socket | ISO hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.PEF, .DNG), 14-bit | RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
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: | Wired or IR | Optional, MC-DC2 corded |
Connections (extended): | DC input, wired remote | 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 | Proprietary EN-EL14 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | 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. |