Impeccable image quality up to 1600 ISO and very good up to 3200 ISO, 1080p Full HD video, Wellmade and pleasant to handle, General responsiveness
Screen displays just 230,000 dots, ISO Auto: confusing handling, Autofocus only with AFS lenses, Very warm white balance under halogen lighting
The D3100 is a very good entry-level SLR. The low-definition screen costs it a star, but picture quality is excellent and the camera is fast and responsive to use....
Nikon seems to want to make this one count: up until the higher end D7000 was announced in the latter stages of 2010, the D3100 was its first DSLR to introduce Full HD video capabilities to its range. This is captured at 24 frames per second and in widely...
Taking the first step into DSLR photography can sometimes seem more like a daunting leap into the unknown, but beginner-oriented cameras don't come any friendlier than the Nikon D3100. Along with wide-ranging scene modes, the Guide mode really does tak...
Despite sitting at the low end of Nikon's digital SLR range, the Nikon D3100 is an excellent camera. It features similar styling to much more expensive cameras, with an oversized handgrip, and it's a robust and well made solution. The kit lens is particularly impressive. It offers impressive colour reproduction, and pin-sharp photographs. Noise is very well contained, even in dark conditions, mak
The Nikon D3100 is competing in an increasingly crowded market, and it struggles to differentiate itself. It's good, yes, but there are also impressive options available from Canon, Olympus and others. The D3100 also lacks manual controls when filming videos, stopping you from adjusting certain settings.
If you've already decided on an entry-level DSLR, the chances are you'll be considering Nikon and Canon. The Nikon D3100 is an excellent all-rounder, and well worth the money.Best offers for the Nikon D3100Amazon Marketplace £492.99 Nikon D3100 is tagg...
Guide Mode, Full HD movie capture, well-handled image quality
Pricier than many entry-level models, no Depth of Field preview button, limitations to movie capture
The Nikon D3100 takes “entry-level” DSLRs up a notch. It’s a hugely well-specified model that trounces current competition at this level. The pictures are great as is the Full HD 1080p movie mode. Those looking for a DSLR for the first time need look n...
Lightweight yet robust construction; Fast and responsive for an entry-level model; Reasonably priced; Large, well-labelled buttons and controls; Built-in 'guide' mode
Handgrip is on the small side; Video not as quick or easy to shoot with as other dSLRs
The Nikon D3100 provides a painless entry point into the Nikon dSLR system. It enables amateurs to capture more professional-looking images with the minimum of fuss and prior knowledge....
